Nylah vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nylah

Girl #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nylah Rank #451
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #451 for Nylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nylah ___

  • Nylah Grace
  • Nylah Rose
  • Nylah Simone
  • Nylah Marie
  • Nylah Jade
  • Nylah Renee

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 Nylah

Zara Amara Kai Leila Sienna

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nylah or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Nylah at #451 in the United States.

What do Nylah and Raya mean?

Nylah means "champion, one who attains" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nylah and Raya boy or girl names?

Nylah is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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