Raya is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #519 in 2018 with 82 recorded births. This places Raya in the top 7% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 574 births ranking #82. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,266.7%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 3,515 girls born was named Raya. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Raya is a sleek international name with several genuine origin routes. Its exact meaning depends on the language tradition behind it, so it is best treated as multi-origin.
The name has grown quickly because it is short, elegant, and easy to pronounce across languages. Its broad use gives it a modern global feel.