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Raina
GirlSlavic, Latin· “possibly queen”
- Meaning
- possibly queen
- Origin
- Slavic, Latin
- Pronunciation
- RAY-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #916
- US babies 2025
- 287
- Best rank
- #737 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Raina
Raina is a Slavic and Latin name that is usually said to mean “possibly queen”.
Raina is a Bulgarian name, often traced, though not with certainty, to the Latin regina, queen. It was borne by Raina Knyaginya, a heroine of the Bulgarian April Uprising against Ottoman rule, and George Bernard Shaw used it for the romantic heroine of his comedy Arms and the Man, set in Bulgaria. In English-speaking countries Raina is also heard as a variant of Rayna or Reina, and some families associate it with the word rain. Raina has a soft, graceful sound and is simple to spell. Rai and Rainy are possible nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Reyna.
Popularity over time
Raina first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1970. Its best national rank was #737 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 375 babies. In 2025, 287 babies were named Raina, and it ranked #916 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,018 in 1950, #973 in 1980, #961 in 2000, #863 in 2010, and #916 in 2025. Of the 12,453 US girls named Raina since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,925 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ayleen, Bryn, Aubri, Jocelynn, and Audriana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Raina ranked highest in Oregon, Indiana, and Missouri.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Raina is usually pronounced RAY-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Reyna.
Middle names for Raina
A few middle names that flow with Raina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Raina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raina mean?
Raina is a Slavic and Latin name that is usually said to mean “possibly queen”.
What is the origin of the name Raina?
Raina has Slavic and Latin roots. Raina is a Bulgarian name, often traced, though not with certainty, to the Latin regina, queen.
Is Raina a popular name?
Yes. Raina ranked #916 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Raina a boy or girl name?
Raina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Raina?
Raina is usually pronounced RAY-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings