Raya vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raya Rank #363
Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raya or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Raya and Vera mean?

Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Raya and Vera boy or girl names?

Raya is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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