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Maraya

♀ Girl

Pronounced muh-RY-ah /məˈraɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Moriah/Mariah — from the Hebrew, variously 'God is my teacher; the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen by God' (Mount Moriah); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is my teacher; chosen by God: Maraya spells Moriah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'muh-RY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Moriah/Mariah — from the Hebrew, variously 'God is my teacher; the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen by God' (Mount Moriah); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5054 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 935

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619772025

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

Maraya is a spelling of Moriah/Mariah — from the Hebrew, variously 'God is my teacher; the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen by God' (Mount Moriah; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'muh-RY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Mariah. Rare in this form, God-is-my-teacher at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Moriah/Mariah is variously 'God is my teacher' and 'chosen by God' in Hebrew (Mount Moriah) — Maraya is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-RY-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Moriah — routes layered

Variations

MoriahMariahMaria

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Mariah— the standard spelling
Moriah— a kin form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maraya mean?

Maraya spells Moriah/Mariah — Hebrew, variously 'God is my teacher' and 'chosen by God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maraya?

It's said muh-RY-ah /məˈraɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maraya a boy or girl name?

Maraya is a girl's name.

How popular is Maraya?

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

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