NAME PROFILE

Dafney

Derived from the Hebrew word for 'friend' or 'companion' and the Arabic root meaning 'quenched' or 'lush.' Raia embodies a spirit of loyalty and refreshing kindness, representing someone who brings comfort and joy to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births90
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2001
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2001
Most recent2001
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Raia Hadsell (Director of Robotics at Google DeepMind) · Raia Proikova (Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast and world champion) · Saint Raia (Early Christian martyr recognized in Eastern Orthodox traditions) · Princess Raia (Ancient Egyptian royal of the Nineteenth Dynasty) · Raia (Modern European folk-fusion recording artist)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RaiRaie

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