Rayna
Rayna is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Queen, counsel, or song of praise, depending on the linguistic tradition.
Origin and history
Rayna is a feminine given name with multiple etymological roots, most prominently recognized as a Slavic name meaning 'queen' or 'praise'. It also occurs as a variant of the Hebrew name Raina or the Germanic/Latin Regina. In the United States, Rayna has grown steadily in popularity since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
13,386 babies in the United States have been named Rayna since 1880. It ranks #1379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #716.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.7 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 165 |
| 1950-1960 | 272 |
| 1960-1970 | 368 |
| 1970-1980 | 994 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,008 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,540 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,051 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,290 |
Famous people named Rayna
- Rayna Foss: Musician, Bassist
Nicknames
Ray, Raya
Fun facts
- In Bulgarian and other South Slavic traditions, Rayna functions as a royal title equivalent to 'queen'.
- Rayna experienced a significant rise in U.S. usage beginning in the late 1990s.