Rayah vs Samiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayah

Girl #1,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,927
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rayah Rank #1,927
Samiya Rank #2,044

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 vs #2044 for Samiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayah ___

  • Rayah Grace
  • Rayah Simone
  • Rayah Joy
  • Rayah Jade
  • Rayah Elise
  • Rayah Rose

Samiya ___

  • Samiya Fatima
  • Samiya Noor
  • Samiya Zahra
  • Samiya Aisha
  • Samiya Layla
  • Samiya Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

If you choose Samiya

Amira Naomi Layla Idris Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayah or Samiya more popular?

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 compared to Samiya at #2044 in the United States.

What do Rayah and Samiya mean?

Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin). Samiya means "sublime, high-ranking" (Arabic origin).

Are Rayah and Samiya boy or girl names?

Rayah is primarily a girl name. Samiya is primarily a girl name.

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