Rayna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rayna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rayna?
Rayna is spelled R-A-Y-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Rayna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- One proposed derivation is from the Slavic element meaning “care” or “joy.”
- Origin
- Rayna is commonly associated with Slavic linguistic roots and may derive from elements meaning “care” or “joy.”
- Pronunciation
- RAY-nuh · 2 syllables
Rayna Popularity in 2025
Rank#795
Recorded Births342
- Girls usage fell 68 places to #795 and recorded 46 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Rayna Mean?
One proposed derivation is from the Slavic element meaning “care” or “joy.”
Origin: Rayna is commonly associated with Slavic linguistic roots and may derive from elements meaning “care” or “joy.”
How Do You Pronounce Rayna?
PronunciationRAY-nuh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Rayna?
- History
- The name Rayna is used in various Slavic-speaking communities and appears in modern naming records.
Rayna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 342 | #795 |
| 2024 | Girls | 388 | #727 |
| 2023 | Girls | 392 | #717 |
| 2022 | Girls | 376 | #763 |
| 2021 | Girls | 395 | #725 |
| 2020 | Girls | 397 | #706 |
| 2019 | Girls | 449 | #650 |
| 2018 | Girls | 414 | #704 |
| 2017 | Girls | 394 | #725 |
| 2016 | Girls | 437 | #668 |
| 2015 | Girls | 394 | #722 |
| 2014 | Girls | 330 | #838 |
| 2013 | Girls | 365 | #744 |
| 2012 | Girls | 277 | #926 |
| 2011 | Girls | 302 | #866 |
| 2010 | Girls | 295 | #896 |
| 2009 | Girls | 315 | #874 |
| 2008 | Girls | 390 | #756 |
| 2007 | Girls | 332 | #852 |
| 2006 | Girls | 336 | #812 |
| 2005 | Girls | 295 | #856 |
| 2004 | Girls | 332 | #776 |
| 2003 | Girls | 293 | #831 |
| 2002 | Girls | 286 | #808 |
When Was Rayna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
449 recorded births
National rank #650
2016 · Girls
437 recorded births
National rank #668
2018 · Girls
414 recorded births
National rank #704
2020 · Girls
397 recorded births
National rank #706
Where Rayna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #437 | 7 |
| MS | #441 | 6 |
| WI | #484 | 10 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |
| MI | #553 | 14 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| IN | #577 | 11 |
| MO | #589 | 9 |