Arayah
2025 SSA
About Arayah
Arayah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of several naming traditions. It may be a variation of Araya, which has Thai origins meaning 'noble' or could be related to the Hebrew name Ariyah, meaning 'lioness.' The name also bears resemblance to Isaiah with a feminine twist. With its flowing vowels and soft consonants, Arayah has a melodic, exotic quality. The name has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek unique names with multicultural appeal and beautiful sounds. The 'yah' ending connects it to many contemporary feminine names ending with similar sounds. Arayah projects a gentle strength and grace while remaining distinctive enough to stand out without being difficult to pronounce or spell.
Pronounced ar-AH-yuh.
As of October 2026, Arayah ranked #1991 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1876 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,892 | 59 | 33 |
| 2015 | #1,909 | 106 | 59.4 |
| 2016 | #2,568 | 69 | 38.9 |
| 2017 | #2,385 | 76 | 44 |
| 2018 | #2,087 | 92 | 54.1 |
| 2019 | #1,971 | 98 | 58.4 |
| 2020 | #2,052 | 90 | 55.7 |
| 2021 | #1,883 | 105 | 64 |
| 2022 | #1,941 | 102 | 62.2 |
| 2023 | #1,876 | 106 | 66.1 |
| 2024 | #1,950 | 101 | 62.3 |
| 2025 | #1,991 | 96 | 59.7 |
World rankings
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