Noble, or a variation of the name Aria
Araya is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often used as a phonetic variation of the Hebrew name Ara, meaning noble, or as a creative spelling of the popular name Aria, which means air or song. In some contexts, it is also associated with Thai origins meaning 'civilized' or 'noble'.
Less common today
Araya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #900 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Thai-British actress and model
Protagonist in the horror game Araya · Araya (Video Game)
