Friend, shepherdess, or vision
Raeyah is a modern phonetic spelling of the Hebrew name Raya. It is often interpreted as meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew, though it can also be linked to the name Rayah, meaning 'vision' or 'sight'. Its usage in the US is contemporary, blending traditional roots with a trendy, airy spelling.
Less common today
Raeyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,912 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
