Meredith vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

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 Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Raya mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meredith and Raya boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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