| Meaning | noble |
| Origin | Sanskrit, Japanese, Ethiopian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-ra-ya |
About Araya
Picture a name that whispers of distant horizons and untold stories, where every syllable carries a sense of adventure and possibility. Araya possesses an exotic elegance that sets it apart in any setting, yet remains approachable and easy to embrace. The flowing sounds create a musical quality that makes the name a pleasure to say and hear repeatedly. This choice signals parents who appreciate cultural richness and aren't bound by traditional Western naming conventions. Araya suggests creativity, independence, and a spirit unafraid to explore beyond familiar boundaries. The name's structure provides perfect balance—not too short, not too long, with a rhythm that feels natural and complete. It offers your daughter a distinctive identity without the burden of constant mispronunciation or spelling corrections. Araya carries an air of mystery and sophistication, hinting at depth and complexity. This is a name for someone who will write her own story, unbounded by expectations or limitations imposed by others.
Nicknames for Araya
| Ari |
| Raya |
| Ray |
| Ara |
Famous People Named Araya
| Araya A. Hargate | Thai actress and model |
| Araya Diaz | American celebrity photographer |
| Araya Crosskill | Jamaican actress and singer |
| Araya Alberta Hutasoit | Indonesian singer and winner of "The Voice Indonesia" - season 2 |
| Araya Mengesha | Canadian actor and musician |
| Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook | Thai contemporary artist |
| Araya Da Costa | Brazilian Olympic volleyball player |
| Araya Debessay | Eritrean long-distance runner |
| Araya Inczi | Hungarian chess player and Women's International Master |
| Araya "Chompoo" Hargate | Thai pop singer |
| Araya "Chompoo" Jensen | Thai television personality and actress |
| Araya "Pui" Hargate | Thai actress and model |
| Araya "Flow" A. Berhane | Eritrean-Swedish rapper |
| Araya Afrika | Ethiopian singer |
| Araya Diaz Rovirosa | Mexican writer and composer |
| Araya Tafader | Ethiopian-Canadian author and entrepreneur |
| Araya Desta | Ethiopian ambassador and diplomat |
| Araya Zerihun | Ethiopian human rights activist |
| Araya Zaid | Eritrean-Norwegian singer and actress |
| Araya Nicks | American actress |
Characters Named Araya
| Araya Moonshadow | Character from a fantasy book series |
| Araya Rivers | Detective in a crime thriller novel |
| Araya Stormbringer | Sorceress in a magical adventure story |
| Araya Steele | Space explorer in a science fiction tale |
| Araya Blake | Spy and protagonist in a mystery novel |
| Araya Silverthorn | Elven princess in a fantasy role-playing game |
| Araya Swiftwind | Heroine in a young adult fantasy book |
| Araya Nightshade | Witch and central character in a supernatural novel |
| Araya Blackwood | Pirate captain in an epic fantasy story |
| Araya Fireheart | Warrior in a medieval-themed fiction |
| Araya Frostbane | Ice mage in a fantasy video game |
| Araya Wildwood | Druid in a magical realm novel |
| Araya Thorne | Time-traveling adventurer in a sci-fi series |
| Araya Emberwind | Sorceress apprentice in a coming-of-age tale |
| Araya Moonstone | Witch with elemental powers in a YA fiction |
| Araya Lightbringer | Guardian of a mythical artifact in a novel |
| Araya Silvermane | Shapeshifter in a supernatural thriller |
| Araya Ironheart | Knight in a medieval-fantasy graphic novel |
| Araya Swiftstrike | Martial artist in a dystopian future story |