How Many People Are Named Rayah?
Complete statistics for the name Rayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rayah is a very rare female name, with only 1,315 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 250,939 Americans. The majority of those named Rayah are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,325 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rayah Through the Generations
Rayah has seen a notable rise in popularity, particularly in recent years. With 1,325 total births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction, especially in 2024 when it peaked with 103 births. Today, the average age of someone named Rayah is 12, with 1,285 individuals under 30, 40 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rayah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rayah
How Many People Have the Name Rayah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,315 people in the United States currently share the name Rayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 250,939 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rayah a Common or Rare Name?
Rayah 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 Rayah Mean?
Rayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rayah Most Popular?
The name Rayah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 103 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 Rayah?
Approximately 1,315 people named Rayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,325. That works out to roughly 1 in 250,939 Americans.
Is Rayah a rare name?
Rayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 250,939 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rayah mean?
Rayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rayah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rayah are male and 100% are female.
When was Rayah most popular?
Rayah peaked in 2024 with 103 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.