Rising since 1991, #914 for girls today.
Popularity of Raina since 1946
Babies named Raina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 281 |
| 1970s | 1,333 |
| 1980s | 1,177 |
| 1990s | 1,589 |
| 2000s | 2,925 |
| 2010s | 3,256 |
| 2020s | 1,765 |
Meaning & origin
The name Raina has been in use in the United States since at least 1946, but it remained relatively rare until the 1990s. Since 1991, its popularity has been on an upward trajectory, peaking in 2011. In 2025, it ranked 914th, with roughly 1 in 5,600 newborn girls receiving the name. Raina is most popular in Oregon, Indiana, and Missouri, reflecting a broad but modest appeal. The name's multiple origins, including Arabic and Slavic, give it a cross-cultural resonance that appeals to modern parents seeking a name that is both melodic and meaningful.
Raina has multiple origins. In Arabic it means 'queen,' related to the word for ruler. It also appears as a Slavic name, especially in Bulgaria and Russia, where it is derived from 'ray' meaning 'paradise' or is a short form of names like Rayna. In English-speaking countries, it is often considered a variant of Rayna or a feminine form of Ray.
Where Raina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Raina” around the world
Where Raina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rai
Sibling names for Raina
Names that share Raina's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Raina
Names whose popularity has moved with Raina's over the last 50 years.
