Declining since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Raynah since 1993
Babies named Raynah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Raynah is a modern, uncommon feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1993. Its popularity peaked in 2011, but has been declining since 2010, reflecting a broader trend away from trendy -ah suffixed coinages. In 2025, it ranked 10,917, with an estimated 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. The name's origins are unclear; it appears to be a blend of the short form Ray (from Raymond) and the popular suffix -nah, a pattern seen in other contemporary creations. Raynah is overwhelmingly given to girls, and its rarity gives it a distinctive quality. Though not tied to any particular region or culture, its modern construction appeals to parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding name.
The name Raynah is a modern coinage, likely inspired by the given name Ray (a diminutive of Raymond, from Germanic 'counsel protection') combined with the fashionable -ah or -nah suffix seen in names like Hannah and Savannah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, fitting a pattern of creatively constructed feminine names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rae
Sibling names for Raynah
Names that share Raynah's style, for a brother or sister.
