Raisa vs Suraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raisa

Girl #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,835
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Rai

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Suraya

Girl #4,793 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brightness, cluster of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,793
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sura, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Raisa Rank #4,835
Suraya Rank #4,793

Suraya is more popular, ranked #4793 vs #4835 for Raisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raisa ___

  • Raisa Sophia
  • Raisa Elena
  • Raisa Miriam
  • Raisa Nadia
  • Raisa Vera
  • Raisa Lena

Suraya ___

  • Suraya Fatima
  • Suraya Zainab
  • Suraya Aisha
  • Suraya Noor
  • Suraya Layla
  • Suraya Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raisa

Masha Nadia Vera Alexei Miriam

If you choose Suraya

Nadia Layla Yasmin Amira Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raisa or Suraya more popular?

Suraya is more popular, ranked #4793 compared to Raisa at #4835 in the United States.

What do Raisa and Suraya mean?

Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin). Suraya means "brightness, cluster of stars" (Arabic origin).

Are Raisa and Suraya boy or girl names?

Raisa is primarily a girl name. Suraya is primarily a girl name.

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