Rayla Girl

Popularity: #837 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-lah / /ˈreɪ.lə/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: a variant of Ray; Hebrew: 'to flow' or 'to sing'

Historical & Cultural Background

Rayla is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is often considered a feminine variant of the name Ray, which has roots in both English and Hebrew. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative names for girls. Its usage has been influenced by contemporary naming practices that favor softer, melodic sounds.

Trend Summary

Rayla has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

RainaRayaSelahMilaKailaAylaZaylaSaila

Variants

  • Raylah

International Variants

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Famous people named Rayla

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Fictional characters named Rayla

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Sibling Suggestions

LaylaKaylaMayaZaraNinaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rayla was first seen in the United States in 1955. Rayla has ranked as high as #1246 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Florida, Texas, California, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rayla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 12
19%
TX 7
11%
PA 6
10%
UT 6
10%
CA 6
10%
OH 5
8%
VA 5
8%
FL 5
8%
WA 5
8%
GA 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19559
19565
196211
19636
19665
19687
19696
19705
19715
19756
19775
19785
19796
19807
19815
19839
19846
198510
19868
19878
198811
19898
199011
199114
199211
199314
199412
199510
199611
199711
199819
19998
200014
200125
200211
200318
200420
200524
200634
200722
200824
200925
201023
201128
201230
201323
201433
201536
201644
201747
201855
201974
2020100
2021120
2022107
2023130
2024113