Is Raya an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Raya, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Raya mean in Arabic?
Raya means flag.
ر-ا-ي (R A Y).
Raya is a female name.
Meaning in different languages
In Hebrew, Raya means ‘friend’. In Japanese, it means ‘night orchid’.
Popularity of the name Raya
Raya has surged in popularity recently. It topped the UK popular baby name charts at #203 in 2021 and #185 in Canada in 2021. It’s also the 28th most popular name in Oman.
How to write Raya in Arabic:
Raya is written as راية
How to pronounce Raya:
Raya is pronounced Raa-yah.
Spelling variations of Raya
Rayah, Raaya