Rayah vs Wilhelmina

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

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Wilhelmina

Girl #1,801 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector, will to protect"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,801
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mina, Willa, Billie

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Popularity Comparison

Rayah Rank #1,927
Wilhelmina Rank #1,801

Wilhelmina is more popular, ranked #1801 vs #1927 for Rayah.

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

Wilhelmina ___

  • Wilhelmina Rose
  • Wilhelmina Grace
  • Wilhelmina Jane
  • Wilhelmina Elizabeth
  • Wilhelmina Louise
  • Wilhelmina Charlotte

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

If you choose Wilhelmina

Maximilian Frederica Eugenia Leopold Augusta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayah or Wilhelmina more popular?

Wilhelmina is more popular, ranked #1801 compared to Rayah at #1927 in the United States.

What do Rayah and Wilhelmina mean?

Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin). Wilhelmina means "determined protector, will to protect" (Germanic origin).

Are Rayah and Wilhelmina boy or girl names?

Rayah is primarily a girl name. Wilhelmina is primarily a girl name.

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