Will my child share the name Raeya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 51 UK babies named Raeya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raeya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raeya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raeya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 364 places over the last five years to #736 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Raeya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raeya 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 Raeya a popular baby name in the United States?

Raeya 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 #736

Raeya

Raeya is a distinctive choice, ranked #736 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Raeya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#736

About the Name Raeya

Raeya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 364 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #671 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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