Araya

Araya - A very unique female name

Araya appeared on the charts for the first time in 1992 on position #3568. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Araya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Araya? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Araya. The baby girl name Araya was given to 170 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1094 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,667 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Araya peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 893.

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Araya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Araya is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #316 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,723.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Araya is where you live.

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Araya origin and meaning

Uncertain — modern use, possibly a variant of Aria/Arya or from the surname Araya

Uncertain — no single established meaning; claims vary by the source name it is taken from

Araya has been recorded since 1992 and has risen slowly, but its source is genuinely unclear: it may be an elaboration of Aria or Arya, or a transfer of the Spanish surname Araya, itself a Basque place name. Because those roots have different meanings, no one meaning can honestly be assigned to Araya as used today.

Origin uncertain

Araya is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Araya, pop culture references for the name Araya and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Araya

We've found the following names that sound similar to Araya, sorted by popularity.

Aurora / Aria / Arya / Ariah / Ariyah / Ariya / Ari / Aarya / Aura / Ayra /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Araya

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Araya a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Araya?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-RY-uh · /əˈraɪə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arya — Different, better-known name with a Sanskrit and Persian history.
• Aria — Different name — Italian word for 'air' and a musical term.

Nicknames: Raya

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1992, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Araya for a soft, international, melodic sound that sits near Aria and Amaya but is far less used. Its slow rise reflects that middle ground: familiar in sound, uncommon in fact.

Worth knowing

• Will frequently be heard and spelled as Aria or Arya, both much better known.