Araya
Every Araya since 1979 — 4,198 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Araya
Araya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,052 in 2025 with 235 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 4,198 American babies have been named Araya. Its peak came in 2022, when 310 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Araya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Araya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 235 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 2024 | 230 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 2023 | 258 | #991 | — | — |
| 2022 | 310 | #899 | — | — |
| 2021 | 240 | #1,051 | 5 | #12,282 |
| 2020 | 181 | #1,257 | — | — |
| 2019 | 178 | #1,291 | — | — |
| 2018 | 189 | #1,233 | — | — |
| 2017 | 185 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 2016 | 171 | #1,371 | — | — |
| 2015 | 174 | #1,362 | 5 | #12,220 |
| 2014 | 151 | #1,480 | — | — |
| 2013 | 120 | #1,725 | — | — |
| 2012 | 123 | #1,701 | — | — |
| 2011 | 120 | #1,723 | — | — |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,945 | — | — |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,810 | — | — |
| 2008 | 110 | #1,916 | — | — |
| 2007 | 130 | #1,689 | — | — |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,743 | — | — |
| 2005 | 108 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,045 | — | — |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,370 | — | — |
| 2002 | 72 | #2,266 | — | — |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,098 | — | — |
| 2000 | 82 | #2,016 | — | — |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,224 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,902 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Araya in 2025?
Araya ranked #1,052 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 235 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Araya?
4,198 babies have been named Araya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Araya most popular?
Araya peaked in 2022, when 310 newborns received the name.
Is Araya a boy or girl name?
Araya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Araya rising or falling?
Araya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.