Raeya vs Yulissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raeya

Girl #2,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, radiance"

Origin: English/Modern

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,626
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Ray

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Yulissa

Girl #2,711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, soft-haired (from Julia/Julius)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yuli, Lisa, Yuly

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Popularity Comparison

Raeya Rank #2,626
Yulissa Rank #2,711

Raeya is more popular, ranked #2626 vs #2711 for Yulissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raeya ___

  • Raeya Grace
  • Raeya Marie
  • Raeya Nicole
  • Raeya Dawn
  • Raeya Jane
  • Raeya Pearl

Yulissa ___

  • Yulissa Marie
  • Yulissa Rose
  • Yulissa Renee
  • Yulissa Elena
  • Yulissa Sofia
  • Yulissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raeya

Zara Mia Luna Arlo Jace

If you choose Yulissa

Valentina Daniela Emilio Sebastian Xiomara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raeya or Yulissa more popular?

Raeya is more popular, ranked #2626 compared to Yulissa at #2711 in the United States.

What do Raeya and Yulissa mean?

Raeya means "ray of light, radiance" (English/Modern origin). Yulissa means "youthful, soft-haired (from Julia/Julius)" (Latin origin).

Are Raeya and Yulissa boy or girl names?

Raeya is primarily a girl name. Yulissa is primarily a girl name.

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