Will my child share the name Arayah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Arayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arayah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arayah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arayah is rising: up 241 places since 2020, to #1,315 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,206 in 2023.

Is Arayah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arayah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arayah a popular baby name in the United States?

Arayah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Arayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1315 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arayah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arayah

Arayah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 150 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1206 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Arayah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arayah in their class.