Raina
How to say it: RAY-nuh · /ˈreɪnə/
Slavic form meaning 'queen' (from Latin regina); also used as a variant of Reina or Regina.
Raina was the 480th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 287 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #538 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #480 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 287 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,270 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #538 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Raina reached its high in the 2010s and remains near that level in steady use. A gentle dip is expected from here.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing, Raina carries a quiet royal air. Anya shares its graceful style.
Nicknames
- Rai
- Rina
- Rain
Honouring a Raina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Hindi.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Raina
- Raina Kabaivanska (born 1934)Bulgarian opera singer
- Raina Telgemeier (born 1977)American cartoonist, illustrator and writer
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