Maraya
Meaning of Maraya
Maraya is a lyrical, female name rooted in Arabic tradition and carried lightly into the English-speaking world. Pronounced mah-RYE-yah in Arabic and muh-RAY-uh in English, it feels like a gentle breeze stirring golden dunes at dawn, yet lands smoothly on the tongue in a modern nursery. As a cousin to Mary and Maria, Maraya weaves together echoes of beloved heritage with a fresh, international twist—an inspiring reminder that our names can bridge continents. In the United States she remains delightfully rare—hovering around the 900th spot in popularity, with just 13 little Marayas welcomed in 2024—so she feels both familiar and wonderfully unexpected. Parents who choose Maraya are sprinkling a bit of cross-cultural magic into family stories, inviting their daughter to grow into a world where warmth, wanderlust, and wonder go hand in hand.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as mah-RYE-yah (/mɑːˈraɪjə/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-RAY-uh (/məˈreɪə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
