Ewe; friend; or paradise
Raia is a name with multiple possible etymologies. In Hebrew, it is a variant of Raya, meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' It is also associated with the Arabic word for 'paradise' or 'heaven,' and in some contexts, it is linked to the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning 'ewe.'
Less common today
Raia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,311 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lebanese actress and media personality
