US Popularity Rank: 737

Origin: Bulgarian

Meaning: friend; queen

Raya is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Coming from the Hebrew word rea', also spelled rêaʻ, meaning "friend," the name Raya can symbolize a beautiful bond between you and your new baby girl. Raya can also act as a nickname of Rayna, a Bulgarian form of the Latin Regina, meaning "queen." Between being a fabulous queen and a loyal friend, Raya is also a breathtaking town in India, Indonesia, and Nepal. With a name like Raya, baby is sure to find her kingdom in no time.