Declining since 2017, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Draya since 1998
Babies named Draya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 649 |
| 2020s | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Draya is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1998. Its exact origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a creative combination of the popular 'Dr-' sound and the trendy '-aya' ending seen in names like Maya and Aya. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017 at rank 4172, and although its usage has been falling since then, it remains a distinctive choice. In 2025, approximately 1 in 47,273 babies were named Draya, making it a rare but recognizable name. Its top state of use is Texas, reflecting a concentration in the southern U.S. Draya has no historical or linguistic roots, fitting squarely in the category of modern invented names that appeal to parents seeking a fresh, melodic option.
Draya is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable initial 'Dr-' with the popular '-aya' suffix found in names like Maya and Aya. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998 and saw a rise in use during the 2010s, peaking in 2017. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots.
Where Draya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dray, Dray-Dray
Sibling names for Draya
Names that share Draya's style, for a brother or sister.
