Compare two names
Rae and Raya side by side: Rae peaked in 1956 and Raya in 2023; in 2025 they were given to 176 and 836 babies.
Rae and Raya, year by year
Girls and boys together; Rae solid, Raya dashed.
| Rae | Raya | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 176 | 836 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,306 among girls’ names | #369 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 24,420 | 8,008 |
| Peak year | 1956 | 2023 |
| Girls | 96% | 99.9% |
| Alive, estimated | 14,600 | 7,940 |
| Median age | 57 | 6 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.