Raya

Meaning friend
Origin Arabic, Hebrew, Slavic
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ra-ya

About Raya

Sleek, modern, and internationally appealing, Raya captures contemporary naming sensibilities while maintaining substance. The name's brevity belies its strength—just two syllables that create a complete and satisfying sound. Raya has surged in recognition recently, reflecting its cross-cultural accessibility and fresh appeal. It carries connotations of light and brightness across multiple languages, giving it positive associations worldwide. The name suits various personality types, from quiet contemplatives to dynamic leaders, offering room for your daughter to grow into her own identity. Raya's simplicity makes it easy for children to learn to spell and write, yet it never feels childish or limiting. It pairs seamlessly with longer, more elaborate middle or surnames, providing balance in full name combinations. For families seeking something current without being trendy, culturally versatile without being generic, Raya presents an excellent option.

Variations of Name Raya

Rayah
Rhea
Rahel
Rayna
Rajka
Raymonda

Names Similar to Raya

Reya
Ria
Riley
Ruby
Rory
Ruth

Nicknames for Raya

Ray
Rae
Rara
Yaya
Raya

Famous People Named Raya

Raya AbirachedLebanese TV host
Raya MeddineFrench actress
Raya RossiItalian racing driver
Raya DunayevskayaAmerican philosopher and activist
Raya Haffar El HassanLebanese politician
Raya JaglomIsraeli author
Raya KohandiIndonesian actress
Raya MartinFilipino film director
Raya NabilEgyptian journalist
Raya OtomewoBritish actress
Raya SarkarIndian feminist
Raya SorkineFrench-Israeli artist
Raya SunshineBrazilian YouTuber
Raya TennysonAmerican actress
Raya TiradoVenezuelan basketball player
Raya al-KhalifaBahraini princess
Raya YarbroughAmerican singer-songwriter
Raya Yousef Al KhalifaBahraini architect
Raya ZiadaEgyptian writer and activist

Characters Named Raya

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Raya HawkinsMarvel Comics character
Raya LaytonProfessor Layton video game character
Raya KnightDC Comics character
Raya KohbStar Trek character
Raya LongshadowDC Comics character
Raya JonesFringe TV series character
Raya KovaNinjago - Masters of Spinjitzu TV series character
Raya the ThunderbirdLegend Quest animated series character
Raya StoneDC Comics character
Raya MiatovicDragon Ball Super character
Raya VestriThe Fire Within book series character
Raya GreenThe Purge film series character
Raya MoralesSense8 TV series character

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Raeleigh
Rilynn
Rylynn
Robyn
Rebekah
Ryder
Roslyn
Remi
Rubi
Renata