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soh-FEE-uh
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Raine
GirlEnglish, French· “queen; or rain”
- Meaning
- queen; or rain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- RAYN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,556
- US babies 2025
- 136
- Best rank
- #1,377 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Raine
Raine is often said to mean “queen; or rain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and French roots.
Raine is a name with more than one possible source. It can be linked to the French reine, meaning "queen," from Latin regina, and it also sounds like the English word rain, which gives it a fresh nature association. It appears as an English surname as well. Because these sources overlap, its meaning is often given as uncertain. Raine has a soft, single-syllable sound that works well as a first name or as a middle name, especially after longer names. It feels modern and gentle, with a subtle regal echo.
Other spellings with the same sound: Reign, Rayne, Rain, Reine.
Popularity over time
Raine first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,377 in 2021, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 164 were named Raine. In 2025, 136 babies were named Raine, and it ranked #1,556 nationally. That is 53% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,811 in 1980, #2,254 in 2000, #2,113 in 2010, and #1,556 in 2025. Of the 3,255 US girls named Raine since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 916 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Brynnlee, Adalie, Idalia, Esmae, and Legaci.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Raine ranked highest in Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #899 | 7 |
| North Carolina | #1041 | 9 |
| Florida | #1046 | 15 |
| Ohio | #1113 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | #1359 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 87% of US babies named Raine over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Raine is usually pronounced RAYN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Reign, Rayne, Rain, and Reine.
Middle names for Raine
A few middle names that flow with Raine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Raine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raine mean?
Raine is often said to mean “queen; or rain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and French roots.
What is the origin of the name Raine?
Raine has English and French roots. Raine is a name with more than one possible source.
Is Raine a popular name?
Not especially. Raine ranked #1,556 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Raine a boy or girl name?
Raine is mainly a girl's name. About 87% of US babies named Raine over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Raine?
Raine is usually pronounced RAYN. 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