Arraya

Meaning & origin

Arraya is a relatively new name in the United States, first appearing on the Social Security Administration's records in 2001. Its origin is uncertain, but it may be a modern invented name or a creative spelling of Araya, which itself has unclear roots. The name reached its peak popularity in 2012, though it has never been common. As of the most recent data, Arraya ranks 11,932, with a 1-in-229,610 birth rate. Since 2021, the name has been rising in usage, suggesting a slow but steady increase in appeal. Arraya is almost always given to girls, and its sound and spelling place it among contemporary, melodic names like Aria and Araya. While it has no known famous bearers or deep historical roots, its modern, flowing style may attract parents seeking a unique but accessible name.

Arraya is a name of recent origin, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It may be an invented name or a variant of Araya, which itself has uncertain roots. Araya could be a respelling of the Hebrew name Aria meaning 'lioness' or a variant of the Basque place name Araya, but for Arraya no clear derivation is established. The name has seen modest use, with a peak in 2012.