Rising since 1988, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Raena since 1959
Babies named Raena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raena's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 177 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 266 |
| 2000s | 380 |
| 2010s | 362 |
| 2020s | 228 |
Meaning & origin
Raena is a modern feminine name that has shown steady growth in the United States since the late 1980s. First recorded in 1959, it remained very rare for decades but began a rising trajectory around 1988. By its peak year in 2024, it reached a rank of 4,067 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 45,922 newborn girls receiving the name. This uptick reflects a broader trend toward names with the melodic -ena suffix. Raena does not have a deep historical etymology; it is best understood as a contemporary spelling variant of Raina or a creative form of Renata, both of which have Latin roots. Its popularity has been most notable in the 2020s, though no top states have recorded high usage. Parents drawn to Raena often appreciate its blend of familiar sounds with a touch of uniqueness.
Raena is a modern English name that likely arose as a respelling of Raina (a form of Regina) or as a variant of Renata, from Latin renatus 'born again'. It has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1950s, with a notable uptick in the 2020s. The name's sound aligns with the fashionable -ena ending seen in names like Elena and Selena.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Raina
Sibling names for Raena
Names that share Raena's style, for a brother or sister.
