Araya
How to say it: uh-RY-uh · /əˈraɪə/
Possibly from Hebrew 'Ariel' root or Thai/Sanskrit 'ariya' meaning noble or honorable.
Araya was the 760th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 235 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #687 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #760 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 235 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,016 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #687 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in spirit, Araya has gathered almost all its use across the last forty years. The 2020s stand as its best showing yet, with further gains likely ahead.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft over three syllables, pronounced uh RY uh, Araya feels mobile and melodic. Raya works as a short form while Amaira echoes its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Ara
- Ray
- Raya
Other spellings
Honouring a Araya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Araya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Hindi, Spanish.
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