Raina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Raina has Slavic origins, meaning 'queen' or 'pure'. It has evolved through various forms while maintaining its essence. Raina symbolizes strength and elegance, and it has gained recognition in recent decades. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Raina is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raina has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Raina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3696th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1140th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1263rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 875th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 874th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Raina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Raina"
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪnə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Raina originates from the Slavic word 'rain', which symbolizes a connection to nature and renewal. It is often associated with the meaning 'queen' or 'pure'.
Meaning
queen, pure
Language Evolution
Raina, Raina, Rayna
Historical Usage
Raina gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name in various cultures, particularly in Slavic and Western societies.
Variants & Derivatives
Rayna, Reina, Rena
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Raina is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Raina Telgemeier, American cartoonist, Raina, a character in the 'Halo' video game series
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Raina"
"Raina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3696th of 12526 | 204 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1140th of 19264 | 1,690 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1263rd of 27321 | 1,997 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 875th of 35406 | 4,545 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 874th of 30306 | 3,726 |
Regional Popularity of "Raina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Raina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
83.32% 2312th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.02% 1234th/2937 |
28.60% 996th/3483 |
46.45% 1634th/3518 |
23.66% 957th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.94% 1435th/3685 |
26.30% 1177th/4475 |
29.86% 1551st/5194 |
18.81% 1188th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.50% 756th/4582 |
15.88% 820th/5164 |
13.63% 997th/7313 |
12.60% 940th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.83% 750th/3984 |
16.00% 718th/4487 |
13.34% 910th/6822 |
17.43% 1094th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.