Will my child share the name Arayah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Arayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arayah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arayah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arayah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 150 places over the last five years to #1406 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1406

Arayah

Arayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arayah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1406

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.