Mildred vs Rayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayah

Girl #1,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,927
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mildred Rank #2,096
Rayah Rank #1,927

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Rayah ___

  • Rayah Grace
  • Rayah Simone
  • Rayah Joy
  • Rayah Jade
  • Rayah Elise
  • Rayah Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mildred or Rayah more popular?

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Rayah mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mildred and Rayah boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Rayah is primarily a girl name.

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