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Arrayah

uh-RAY-uh · Uncertain; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2008
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2013

Declining since 2013.

Popularity of Arrayah since 2007

Babies named Arrayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6131920102020Most births 2008Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s43
2010s112
2020s40

Meaning & origin

Arrayah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 2007, a period when inventive spellings of melodic names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 2008, but by 2013 its usage began a steady decline, reflecting the typical arc of a fashionable name that didn't sustain broad adoption. Arrayah has never ranked among the top 1000 names and has not been recorded in any of the most popular states, suggesting it remains a rare and personal choice. The name's formation follows the pattern of other contemporary names ending in 'ah,' but without a clear etymological root, its meaning is undefined. Arrayah is overwhelmingly given to girls, and its trajectory shows it as a transient rather than enduring entry in the baby-name landscape.

Arrayah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be a creative spelling inspired by names like Ariyah or Araya, combining a fashionable 'ah' ending with a lyrical sound. It does not have a traditional derivation or meaning.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ari, Ray, Raya

Sibling names for Arrayah

Names that share Arrayah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Kaiya, Makenna, Sienna, Zara

Brothers: Jaxon, Kael, Levi, Miles, Theo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Arrayah mean?
The meaning of Arrayah is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name without a specific meaning.
How popular is Arrayah currently?
Arrayah has not ranked in the top 1000 names since its first recorded use in 2007. Its peak year was 2008, but it has been falling in use since 2013.
Is Arrayah a boy or girl name?
Arrayah is used primarily as a girl's name.