How Many People Are Named Arayah?

Complete statistics for the name Arayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arayah
Very Rare
Modern English coinage, possibly inspired by Hebrew roots

Arayah is a name with a very rare charm, used in just 1 out of every 222,571 American homes. There are 1,483 people named Arayah in the US today, and it peaked in 2015 with 106 new babies.

~1,483
Living in US
1 in 222,571
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern variant of Araya or Araiah, often associated with the meaning 'lion of God' or loosely connected to Hebrew roots.
🌐
Origin
Modern English coinage, possibly inspired by Hebrew roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Expressive Gentle Intuitive
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep desire to make the world a better place. People connected to this number tend to be generous, idealistic, and drawn toward selfless service.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,572
Worldwide Bearers
#1,011,231
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
13
🇺🇸 United States
1,483
🇯🇴 Jordan
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇬🇧 England
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,483 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
1,493
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,493 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
33

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arayah Through the Generations

The name Arayah has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among the younger generation. With only 1,483 people named Arayah currently living in the US, it remains a unique choice. The peak year of 2015, when 106 babies were given this name, highlights a surge in its usage. Interestingly, the vast majority, 100%, of those named Arayah are under 30, making it a truly modern and contemporary choice. This stark contrast between its past rarity and current prevalence underscores the evolving nature of naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 106
Ohio 71
Florida 65
Texas 35
North Carolina 28
Indiana 26
New York 24
Michigan 23
Pennsylvania 23
Tennessee 12

✨ Similar Names to Arayah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arayah's Modern English coinage, possibly inspired by Hebrew roots roots

📄 About the Name Arayah

How Many People Have the Name Arayah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,483 people in the United States currently share the name Arayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 222,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arayah a Common or Rare Name?

Arayah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arayah Mean?

Arayah means "A modern variant of Araya or Araiah, often associated with the meaning 'lion of God' or loosely connected to Hebrew roots." and comes from Modern English coinage, possibly inspired by Hebrew roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Arayah Most Popular?

The name Arayah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 106 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arayah?

Approximately 1,483 people named Arayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,493. That works out to roughly 1 in 222,571 Americans.

Is Arayah a rare name?

Arayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 222,571 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arayah mean?

Arayah means "A modern variant of Araya or Araiah, often associated with the meaning 'lion of God' or loosely connected to Hebrew roots." and comes from Modern English coinage, possibly inspired by Hebrew roots origins.

Is Arayah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Arayah are male and 100% are female.

When was Arayah most popular?

Arayah peaked in 2015 with 106 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,483
All-Time Births1,493
1 in X1 in 222,571
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2015
World Rank#1,011,231
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.