girl name
Raya
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#369 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Raya in the US, 1880–2025
Raya first appears in US records in 1958. It peaked in 2023, when 867 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 831.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raya a boy or a girl name?
Raya is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Raya?
In 2025, Raya ranked #369 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Raya most popular?
Raya was most popular in 2023, when about 867 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.