Matilda vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Matilda Rank #410
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #410 for Matilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Raya mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matilda and Raya boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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