Draya

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Draya Pronunciation

Draya is pronounced DRAY-ah /ˈdreɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern short form/coinage linked to Andrea ('manly, brave') or the -aya sound; routes informalLow

In 30 seconds: Sleek and modern: Draya is a short, stylish name echoing Andrea — 'brave' — and the soft -aya sound. Bold, breezy, and current.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningModern short form/coinage linked to Andrea ('manly, brave') or the -aya sound; routes informal

U.S. rank (2024)#4208 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Draya is a modern short form or coinage linked to Andrea — Greek andreia, 'manly, brave, courageous' — or simply the -aya sound family (routes informal, which we flag). It's sleek and contemporary.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, brave-in-echo, and modern.

Did you know? Draya can be a snappy short form of Andrea ('brave, courageous') or a fresh -aya coinage — reality star Draya Michele made the sound familiar.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DreaAndreaDraia

Nicknames

Dray

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If you like Draya…

Andrea— the name it can shorten

Maya— a companion -aya name

Kaya— another soft modern pick

Maiya— shares Draya's Greek roots

Rheya— another American name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Draya?

Draya is pronounced DRAY-ah (/ˈdreɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Draya said aloud.

How do you say Draya?

Draya is said DRAY-ah (/ˈdreɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Draya said aloud.

What does the name Draya mean?

Draya echoes Andrea, 'brave', or the -aya sound; the construction is informal, so we flag it.

Is Draya a boy or girl name?

Draya is a girl's name.

How popular is Draya?

Draya is a rare name in the U.S.