Rae vs Zaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Zaya Rank #1,414

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1414 for Zaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Zaya more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Zaya at #1414 in the United States.

What do Rae and Zaya mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Rae and Zaya boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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