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Larayah

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How to Pronounce Larayah

Pronounced lah-RY-ah /lΙ‘ΛˆraΙͺ.Ι™/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Laraya β€” a modern name, joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a beam of light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a spelling of Laraya: Larayah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lah-RY-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA spelling of Laraya β€” a modern name, joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a beam of light'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12610 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 134
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202220092025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larayah is a spelling of Laraya β€” a modern name, joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a beam of light'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lah-RY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Larayah spells Laraya β€” a modern name joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a ray') β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lah-RY-ah').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes layered

Variations

LarayaLaraiaLariah

Nicknames

Raya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larayah mean?

Larayah spells Laraya β€” a modern name joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a ray'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Larayah?

It's said lah-RY-ah /lΙ‘ΛˆraΙͺ.Ι™/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Larayah a boy or girl name?

Larayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Larayah?

Larayah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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