Raya
5 countries#369 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Raya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,008 births recorded 1958–2025 · currently #369 · peaked in 2023 with 867 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,700 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #98 · peaked in 2021 with 276 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,375 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #203 · peaked in 2021 with 251 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
234 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #1694 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Mayotte
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
200 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #106 · peaked in 2025 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
125 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #82 · peaked in 2024 with 28 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Raya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1682 | — |
| 2007 | #1726 | ↓44 |
| 2008 | #1508 | ↑218 |
| 2009 | #1469 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #1379 | ↑90 |
| 2011 | #1250 | ↑129 |
| 2012 | #1288 | ↓38 |
| 2013 | #1203 | ↑85 |
| 2014 | #1235 | ↓32 |
| 2015 | #1209 | ↑26 |
| 2016 | #1088 | ↑121 |
| 2017 | #1036 | ↑52 |
| 2018 | #1130 | ↓94 |
| 2019 | #1061 | ↑69 |
| 2020 | #932 | ↑129 |
| 2021 | #495 | ↑437 |
| 2022 | #400 | ↑95 |
| 2023 | #353 | ↑47 |
| 2024 | #364 | ↓11 |
| 2025 | #369 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Raya
Is Raya a popular name?
Yes — Raya currently ranks #369 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Raya more common for boys or girls?
Raya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Raya most popular?
Raya peaked in 2023 in United States, with 867 recorded births that year.
Is Raya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Raya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6103 in 1958 to #369 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Raya?
At least 9,942 babies have been recorded with the name Raya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Raya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Raya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Raya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Raya include Ariyah, Alaya, Adhara, Jordyn.
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