Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Flowing of a River, Zeal, Flow, Sated with drink
Pronunciation: RAY-uh, /ˈreɪə/, R EY AH
Popularity Rank: #7,915
Derived from the Arabic word 'raya' meaning 'banner' or 'flag'. It can also mean 'spiritual' or 'crowned'. In some cultures, it is a short form of the name 'Rayna' meaning 'queen'.
The name Raya is of Hebrew origin and means Flowing of a River, Zeal, Flow, Sated with drink. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Raya is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAY-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈreɪə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Raya is recorded 6,810 times globally, ranking it as the 7,915th most common name worldwide.
Raya is most prevalent in Israel, with 890 occurrences, making it the 827th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Raya is found among 1 in every 364 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #827 | 1 : 364 |
| Palestine | #964 | 1 : 520 |
| Saudi Arabia | #5,489 | 1 : 5,951 |
| Jordan | #906 | 1 : 676 |
| United States of America | #5,864 | 1 : 4,445 |
| Oman | #1,863 | 1 : 2,129 |
| Iraq | #4,636 | 1 : 4,157 |
| Algeria | #3,815 | 1 : 5,021 |
| Russia | #2,212 | 1 : 1,688 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #2,972 | 1 : 2,295 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Raya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 17, 2024 09:52 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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