Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Rayna
GirlHebrew, Slavic
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- RAY-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #796
- US babies 2025
- 342
- Best rank
- #651 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Rayna
Rayna is usually linked to Hebrew and Slavic roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Rayna has several possible sources. It may be a form of the Hebrew Rina, meaning joy or song, or a spelling of Raina, a Bulgarian name of debated origin. It is also used as a variant of Reyna, the Spanish word for queen, and as a feminine form of names beginning with Ray. In Bulgaria, Raina Knyaginya, who sewed and carried the rebel flag in the April Uprising against Ottoman rule, made Raina a national heroine's name. Because its sources are so varied, no single meaning can be given. Rayna Jaymes, the country singer in the television series Nashville, is a well-known fictional bearer.
Popularity over time
Rayna first appears in US Social Security records in 1932. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #651 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 449 babies. In 2025, 342 babies were named Rayna, and it ranked #796 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,110 in 1950, #1,115 in 1980, #992 in 2000, #897 in 2010, and #796 in 2025. Of the 13,386 US girls named Rayna since records began, 27% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,051 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mercy, Roselyn, Livia, Milena, and Nala.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rayna ranked highest in Iowa, Mississippi, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | #479 | 7 |
| Mississippi | #508 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | #510 | 10 |
| Minnesota | #535 | 10 |
| Michigan | #585 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rayna is usually pronounced RAY-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Rayna
A few middle names that flow with Rayna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rayna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayna mean?
Rayna is usually linked to Hebrew and Slavic roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Rayna?
Rayna has Hebrew and Slavic roots. Rayna has several possible sources.
Is Rayna a popular name?
Yes. Rayna ranked #796 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rayna a boy or girl name?
Rayna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rayna?
Rayna 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