How Many People Are Named Raiya?
Complete statistics for the name Raiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raiya is a very rare female name, with only 658 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 501,194 Americans. The name's peak popularity was in 2023 with 77 births, showing its recent rise in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 663 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raiya Through the Generations
Raiya has seen a surge in popularity among younger generations, with all 663 individuals named Raiya being under 30 years old. This modern name has gained traction in recent years, particularly since its peak in 2023 when 77 babies were given this name. With an average age of 10, Raiya is firmly established as a contemporary choice, reflecting current naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Raiya
How Many People Have the Name Raiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 658 people in the United States currently share the name Raiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 501,194 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raiya a Common or Rare Name?
Raiya 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 Raiya Mean?
Raiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Raiya Most Popular?
The name Raiya reached peak popularity in 2023, with 77 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 Raiya?
Approximately 658 people named Raiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 663. That works out to roughly 1 in 501,194 Americans.
Is Raiya a rare name?
Raiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 501,194 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raiya mean?
Raiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Raiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Raiya most popular?
Raiya peaked in 2023 with 77 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.