Raina
Raina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Queen, sovereign, or night.
Origin and history
Raina is a name with multiple etymological roots, commonly interpreted as a Slavic name meaning 'queen' or a variant of the Germanic name Regina or Reine. It is also associated with Sanskrit origins meaning 'night'. In the United States, it is a moderately popular feminine name with consistent modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
12,453 babies in the United States have been named Raina since 1880. It ranks #1443 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 281 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,333 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,177 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,589 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,925 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,256 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,765 |
Famous people named Raina
- Raina Telgemeier: Cartoonist, Author
- Raina Hein: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Ray, Raye, Rai
Fun facts
- Depending on the cultural context, Raina can derive from Slavic roots for 'queen', Germanic roots for 'counsel', or Sanskrit for 'night'.
- Author Raina Telgemeier brought widespread recognition to the name through her best-selling graphic novels.