Baby Name Popularity Profile

Raya

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Raya.

National Rank (2025)

#369

All-Time Peak Rank

#353 (2023)

Total U.S. Births

8,003

Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype

        💡 The Raya Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
    

📖 The Story Behind Raya

According to SSA data, Raya achieved its highest historical rank of #353 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 867 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 303.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 49 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Raya scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising

10-Year Decadal Shift Change +303.4% Growth

18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 867 Births in 2023

Years in Top 100

0 yrs

Registry Appearance Streak

49 Years

Historical Volatility Stable Profile

Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes

1880s: 0

1890s: 0

1900s: 0

1910s: 0

1920s: 0

1930s: 0

1940s: 0

1950s: 5

1960s: 16

1970s: 64

1980s: 138

1990s: 385

2000s: 1,052

2010s: 2,087

2020s: 4,256

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables R-ay

Letter Count 4 Letters

Spelling Complexity Easy

Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Washington

Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast

States with Core Active Data 47 States Regions

State Region	2025 Absolute Rank	Total Historical Births	Peak Year	5-Year Velocity
Washington	#236	189	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Florida	#395	370	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Nevada	#418	35	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota	#418	190	2022	Insufficient historical volume
California	#303	1,021	2024	+260.0% Growth
Oregon	#293	86	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Colorado	#575	106	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Arizona	#351	101	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin	#324	159	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Georgia	#485	210	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Maryland	#349	113	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Idaho	#235	29	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Virginia	#307	164	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Texas	#486	526	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii	Unranked	21	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Ohio	#355	307	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts	#371	150	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Utah	#436	50	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Michigan	#436	229	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Illinois	#377	281	2022	Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey	#360	156	2022	Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina	#577	159	2024	Insufficient historical volume
New York	#378	423	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma	#310	74	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania	#326	279	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Iowa	#319	63	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Kansas	#357	50	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Missouri	#474	103	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee	#598	83	2023	Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire	Unranked	12	2021	Insufficient historical volume
Alabama	#567	70	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Alaska	Unranked	5	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Indiana	#355	84	2025	Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina	#401	51	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana	#367	63	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Delaware	#137	7	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut	#380	37	2022	Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico	#374	18	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky	#846	52	2022	Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota	Unranked	10	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas	Unranked	30	2017	Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia	Unranked	12	2022	Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia	#223	19	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi	#613	22	2022	Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota	Unranked	5	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Maine	#203	6	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska	Unranked	9	2024	Insufficient historical volume

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