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What do you all think of the name Raya?

41 replies

Lmaoo · 14/12/2025 20:42

Our first little girl, due in March

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kittywittyandpretty · 14/12/2025 21:34

Dreadful

ButterflySky · 14/12/2025 21:34

Lovely. Made me think of the film (not a negative)

What do you all think of the name Raya?
Jollyjoy · 14/12/2025 21:28

My first thought is Raya and the last dragon, the Disney movie! But not a bad thing - she’s an inspiring character. I’ve never met a Raya but I like it.

Frogbear · 14/12/2025 21:27

I know two girls with the name Raya and they are both Asian so tbh I would assume you are too.

SlowSloths · 14/12/2025 21:23

I know a baby Raya. Had no idea it was the name of a dating app. I just think of the Disney movie 'Raya and the Last Dragon'

Rocketship003 · 14/12/2025 21:19

I quite like it but it’s getting more popular if that’s something you’d be worried about. It’s on a lot of baby lists now of my friends

pteromum · 14/12/2025 20:52

Where are you from? I have a lovely friend who is Russian called Raya.

Lemonysnickety · 14/12/2025 20:52

Love it know a few.

arcticpandas · 14/12/2025 20:51

Is it an arabic name? Never heard of it but don't really like the sound of it.

CraftyPlayer · 14/12/2025 20:50

Celeb dating app.

Bellebelleagain · 14/12/2025 20:50

It’s nice but just makes me think of the dating app sorry.

toohottofunction1234 · 14/12/2025 20:49

I think it’s lovely :) a friends daughter is called Raya (also a March baby)

Runningismyhappyplace50 · 14/12/2025 20:49

I like it but it is the name of a dating app so I would not use it.

Sprookjesbos · 14/12/2025 20:48

Dating app

Gowlett · 14/12/2025 20:46

It’s quite nice. But, expect folks not to know what you’re saying when you tell them the name. Not that you have to call her Mary…

Ellanory · 14/12/2025 20:44

It's a dating app