The baby name Draya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdreɪə/ (DRAY-uh).
Draya is English in Origin.
The baby name Draya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdreɪə/ (DRAY-uh).
Draya is English in Origin.
Draya is a modern feminine name, most often a contracted form of Andrea (from Greek Andreas, rooted in andr-, “man; warrior”), conveying senses of strength and bravery. It is also read as an elaboration of Drea, or as a cousin to Adria/Adriana from Latin Hadria, meaning “from Hadria” or “dark.” The -ya ending adds a contemporary, melodic finish.
Usage is largely American and recent; the name was uncommon until the 2000s and saw a bump in the 2010s, helped by media figure Draya Michele. It remains rare but accessible. Variants and related forms include Dreya, Drea, Drayah, Draeya, Andreya, Andria, Andrea, Adria, and Adriana. Nicknames span Drea, Ray/Rae, and Raya. Cross-linguistically, Andrea is masculine in Italian and Spanish but feminine in English.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #275 | 9 | 2,919 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #883 | 34 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #927 | 33 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Draya is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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