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Araya is a feminine name used in Tigrinya. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘exemplary, model’ in Tigrinya." It ranked #1052 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘exemplary, model’ in Tigrinya. The entry lists its usage as Tigrinya.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Araya ranked #1052 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1052 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Araya mean?
Araya means "exemplary, model", according to Behind the Name.
Is Araya a popular name?
Araya ranked #1052 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Araya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Araya appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Araya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
