Ewe or female sheep; friend
Raeah is a modern creative spelling of the Hebrew name Raya or a variant of Rhea. In Hebrew, it can mean 'friend' or 'companion', while its phonetic similarity to Rachel connects it to the meaning 'ewe'. It is often chosen by parents seeking a unique, ethereal aesthetic.
Less common today
Raeah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,937 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
