Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Loraina since 1974
Babies named Loraina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Loraina is a modern respelling that fits a popular pattern of names ending in -a, blending familiar sounds from Lori and Raina. First recorded in 1974, it reached its peak rank of 10,917 in 2018, when it was most commonly given. The name has remained stable in usage since then, reflecting its niche appeal without declining. While top states are not recorded, Loraina has a rarity that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon but recognizable name. It represents the ongoing trend of creating new names from existing elements, a hallmark of English naming in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Loraina is a modern coinage that blends sounds from names like Lori and Raina, or may be a creative spelling of Lorraine. The name Lorraine itself refers to the region in France, derived from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, named after Emperor Lothair I. Loraina has been used in the United States since the 1970s, with a peak in popularity in 2018.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lora, Raina, Lainey
Sibling names for Loraina
Names that share Loraina's style, for a brother or sister.
