Girl · #4,967 in 2026

Raymah

Raymah is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Jabin. The governorate was established in January 2004 from parts of Sanaa Governorate. Its name derives from Wadi Rima, which crosses through the governorate.

Current Rank
#4,967
Peak Rank
#4,967 (1923)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1923
First Year
1923
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#4967
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Raymah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Raymah is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Jabin. The governorate was established in January 2004 from parts of Sanaa Governorate. Its name derives from Wadi Rima, which crosses through the governorate.

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Origin & history
In 2022, flash floods killed six people in Raymah Governorate.

The Story of Raymah

Raymah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 5 Raymahs were born — ranking #4,967 that year. As of 2026, Raymah ranks #4,967 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Raymahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Raymah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raymah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymah

What does the name Raymah mean?
Raymah is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Jabin. The governorate was established in January 2004 from parts of Sanaa Governorate. Its name derives from Wadi Rima, which crosses through the governorate.
How popular is Raymah in 2026?
In 2026, Raymah ranks #4,967 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Raymah most popular?
Raymah reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #4,967 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Raymah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Raymah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Raymah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raymah include Adala, Arzilla, Avola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Raymah

Raymah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Raymah's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #4,967. Use the chart and map above to compare Raymah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.