Raya is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #353 in 2023 with 865 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 865 births ranking #353. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,360.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,853 girls born was named Raya. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.