Rayna
How to say it: RAY-nuh · /ˈreɪnə/
Variant of Raina; also linked to Hebrew 'Rina' meaning 'song' or 'joy'; used in Slavic countries as a form of Regina.
Rayna was the 480th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 342 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 342 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,270 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #538 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the finest moment so far for Rayna, crowning the 2020s as its peak. Use remains at the top though a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Gentle to the ear across two syllables with soft flowing sounds, it carries a regal echo. Anya makes a harmonious companion.
Nicknames
- Ray
- Rina
- Rayne
Honouring a Rayna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rayna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Swedish.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #349.
Famous people named Rayna
- Rayna Vallandingham (born 2003)American martial artist and actress
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