Raya vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raya Rank #363
Zariah Rank #440

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #440 for Zariah.

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

Zariah ___

  • Zariah Grace
  • Zariah Mae
  • Zariah Rose
  • Zariah Jade
  • Zariah Marie
  • Zariah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raya or Zariah more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Zariah at #440 in the United States.

What do Raya and Zariah mean?

Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin). Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Raya and Zariah boy or girl names?

Raya is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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