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Raiya

Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Raiya: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2024.

Raiya is a name with multiple international roots, most commonly derived from the Arabic *rayya* meaning “flag” or “banner,” or from the Sanskrit *raiya* meaning “royal” or “princely.” It also occasionally appears as a variant of the Hebrew name Raia, meaning “friend.” Although no widely known historical figures bear the exact spelling Raiya, the name has gained quiet modern recognition through its use in multicultural communities and as a variant of the more familiar Raya. No place connections are directly recorded. As an interesting note, Raiya shares its Arabic root with the name Rayyan, which appears in Islamic tradition as one of the gates of Paradise, giving the name a subtle spiritual resonance alongside its regal undertones.