Raaya

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Pronounced RAH-yah /ˈrɑ.jɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of SongsMedium

In 30 seconds: The beloved of the Song of Songs: Raaya is the Hebrew endearment — 'my companion, my beloved' — sung in scripture's great love poem. Tender, modern-Israeli, and lyric.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of Songs

U.S. rank (2025)#3442 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Raaya comes from Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, dear companion, wife' — the endearment of the Song of Songs. A modern Israeli favorite, it carries scriptural romance in a light two-beat form; Disney's Raya (a separate coinage) gave the sound extra glow.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, beloved-companion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? In the Song of Songs the bridegroom calls his bride 'ra'ayati' — 'my beloved companion' — making Raaya a name lifted straight from the Bible's love poetry.

Overall data confidence 75%

Hebrew references — ra'aya — Song of Songs usage

Variations

RayaRa'ayaRaayah

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raaya mean?

Raaya is Hebrew for 'beloved, dear companion' — the endearment of the Song of Songs.

How do you pronounce Raaya?

It's said RAH-yah /ˈrɑ.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raaya a boy or girl name?

Raaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Raaya?

Raaya is a rare name in the U.S.