Raina

Raina is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 257 girls in the United States.

Raina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Raina

Raina belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Raina first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #737 in 2011, and in 2024 257 babies received the name — 12,162 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raina in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#737 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Raina in 2024
257
Total since 1880
12,162

Raina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#821 in 2020
Babies named Raina in 2025
26
Total since 1996
474

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raina mean?

The meaning of Raina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raina a boy or girl name?

Raina is a girl name. In 2024, 257 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raina?

Raina comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Raina?

Raina first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #737 in 2011, and 257 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].