Araya
Araya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God (Hebrew) or noble/respectable (Thai).
Origin and history
Araya is a multi-cultural name with origins spanning Hebrew, Amharic, and Thai roots. In Hebrew, it is often considered a variant of Araya or Araiah, meaning 'lion of God', while in Thai context it relates to nobility. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent years as a contemporary rhythmic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,188 babies in the United States have been named Araya since 1880. It ranks #2718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #978.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (8 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- WA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 978 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,514 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,454 |
Fun facts
- Araya appears independently in several language families, including Amharic, Thai, and Hebrew.
- The name has seen increased usage in the 2020s, climbing into the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.