The baby name Rahayu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈhaju/ — rah-HAH-yoo (Indonesian).
Rahayu is Javanese in Origin.
The baby name Rahayu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈhaju/ — rah-HAH-yoo (Indonesian).
Rahayu is Javanese in Origin.
Rahayu is a Javanese and broader Indonesian-Malay given name denoting well-being, safety, prosperity, and blessedness - an auspicious wish embedded in the name itself. It comes from Old Javanese rahayu, a term frequent in classical literature and courtly benedictions (e.g., mugi rahayu, “may there be safety/peace”). The word remains active in modern Indonesian and Malay literary registers and ceremonial language. While commonly borne by women, Rahayu can be used across genders in the Indonesian archipelago.
Variants and related forms include Hayu (Sundanese/Javanese short form) and the affectionate Ayu; compound names such as Sri Rahayu, Dewi Rahayu, and Siti Rahayu are widespread. In Balinese and Javanese naming, Ayu (“beautiful”) often overlaps as a component but is distinct in origin. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its gentle promise of harmony and good fortune, making it a timeless, positive choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #79 | 20 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #98 | 6 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #108 | 7 | 5,459 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #226 | 51 | 8,139 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #257 | 7 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #277 | 6 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #282 | 49 | 12,352 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 15,378 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #321 | 1,096 | 24,821 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #380 | 17 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #457 | 130 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #529 | 25 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #538 | 78 | 16,104 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #870 | 66 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 31 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Rahayu is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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