Raeya
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Raeya: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
A modern and melodic name, Raeya is most commonly considered a feminine variant of Raya, which itself has Hebrew origins as a short form of Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "innocent one." In Sanskrit, Raeya can also be linked to names like Rayna, meaning "queen" or "song." Though relatively rare in historical records, the name shares a similar feel to the more familiar Maya and Kaia. A notable bearer includes Raeya Jay, a character from a popular young adult fiction series, which has helped boost its modern appeal. The name's soft, lyrical quality also ties it to the Welsh name Rhiannon, meaning "great queen," and it shares a phonetic kinship with the Old Norse name Ragna, meaning "advice" or "power." In Scotland, Raeya first appeared on birth registers in the early 2000s and has since gained a quiet but steady following among parents seeking a fresh, graceful name with international flair.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 13since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y