UK girl's name
Arayah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "vision" or "dream".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arayah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arayah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1406, with 23 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 27 births.
This profile covers 196 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 85% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 195 living people in the UK are called Arayah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arayah ranked #1406 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 23 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 27 girls were registered as Arayah.
- • About 195 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arayah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1406
2024
Births in 2024
23
Latest year
Peak year
2023
27 births
Estimated living
195
2026
Meaning
What does Arayah mean?
The name Arayah is a relatively modern feminine given name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in various cultures and languages around the world.
Some sources suggest that the name Arayah may have its origins in Hebrew or Arabic languages, deriving from the root word "arayah" which means "lioness" or "courageous one." This connection could potentially link the name to a strong, powerful, and brave personality.
Other sources propose that Arayah might be a variation of the name Ariah, which is a Hebrew name meaning "lion" or "lioness." This further reinforces the potential association with strength, courage, and nobility.
It is also possible that Arayah has roots in the Sanskrit language, where it could be a derivative of the word "arya," meaning "noble" or "honorable." This interpretation would align with the name representing qualities of nobility, virtue, and integrity.
While the exact historical origins of the name Arayah remain uncertain, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One example is Arayah Sumner, an American actress and model born in 1988, who has appeared in several television shows and films.
Another individual with this name is Arayah Hogan, an Australian television presenter and journalist born in 1974, known for her work on various news and current affairs programs.
In the realm of sports, Arayah Khozai is an Afghan-American mixed martial artist and wrestler who has competed in various professional competitions.
Arayah Winters is a British artist and illustrator born in 1985, known for her vibrant and whimsical artworks depicting nature and fantasy themes.
Lastly, Arayah Khalil is a Syrian-American author and activist born in 1976, who has written extensively on issues related to human rights, women's empowerment, and social justice.
While these examples provide glimpses into the use of the name Arayah throughout history, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arayah over time
The chart below shows babies named Arayah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arayah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 23 births in 2024, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arayah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arayah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1418 | 111 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3575 | 79 | 10 |
| 2000s | #5373 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Arayah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Arayah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arayah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arayah was ranked #1406 for girls in England and Wales, with 23 births registered.
When was Arayah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 27 babies registered as Arayah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arayah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "vision" or "dream".
How many people are called Arayah in the UK?
A total of 196 babies have been registered as Arayah across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.