Gods friend or shepherdess
Raiah is a rare name with roots that likely stem from the Hebrew word 'ra'ah', meaning friend or shepherd. It is often considered a modern variant of the biblical name Reiah or Raya, offering a contemporary sound while maintaining ancient linguistic ties.
Less common today
Raiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,633 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).