Raya
raw-ya
US Popularity:823
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Latin, Bulgarian
Meaning:friend; queen
Raya is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Coming from the Hebrew word rea', also spelled rêaʻ, meaning "friend," the name Raya can symbolize a beautiful bond between you and your new baby girl. Raya can also act as a nickname of Rayna, a Bulgarian form of the Latin Regina, meaning "queen." Between being a fabulous queen and a loyal friend, Raya is also a breathtaking town in India, Indonesia, and Nepal. With a name like Raya, baby is sure to find her kingdom in no time.
Raya Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Raya is currently #151 on The Bump
Girl:Raya is currently #66 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Raya is currently #823 in U.S. births
Girl:Raya is currently #298 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#823
in 2022
+ 146
from 2021
Sources
Blue Letter Bible, Lexicon :: Strong's H7453 - rēaʿ
Abarim Publications רעע
Behind the Name, Rayna (1) (January 2019)
Behind the Name, Regina (April 2021)
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