Raya
girl name#369 in 2025Raya entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #353 in 2023, ranks #369 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1958–2025
#369
rank today
#353
peak (2023)
831
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6103 |
| 1960s | #6761 |
| 1970s | #6398 |
| 1980s | #5830 |
| 1990s | #3147 |
| 2000s | #1958 |
| 2010s | #1188 |
| 2020s | #486 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raya has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Raya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raya is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raya in 2025?
- Raya ranks #369 among US girl names in 2025, with 831 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raya most popular?
- Raya peaked in 2023, reaching #353 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Raya with classmates?
- Raya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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