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The baby name Rainn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (RAYN).

Rainn is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /reɪn/ (RAYN)

What is the meaning of the name Rainn ?

The baby name Rainn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (RAYN).

Rainn is English in Origin.

Rainn is a modern, unisex English given name, a creative double-n spelling of Rain. As a word name it refers to precipitation, from Old English regn/ren, ultimately from Proto-Germanic regna. The image is gentle and elemental, carrying associations of renewal, cleansing, and fertility, which makes it popular among parents drawn to nature-inspired choices.

Used sporadically in the 20th century, Rainn gained wider notice in the 2000s through actor Rainn Wilson of The Office. The single-n form Rain is more common; related variants include Raine and Rayne, while the sound-alike Reign is a different word meaning "rule." As a surname-derived given name, Raine/Rayne can also trace to Norman Germanic roots (Ragin, "counsel") or, less commonly, echo French Reine "queen." Overall, Rainn offers a distinctive twist on a serene, element-based name with cross-gender appeal.

Rainn has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rainn

Rainn Wilson Actor · Born 1966 · United States Rainn Wilson is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster best known for playing Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office from 2005 to 2013. His performance in the role earned him three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Rainn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Canada Boys 2023 #304 6 2,601
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
United States Boys 2024 #860 33 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Rainn is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
BH
BN
Canada
CN

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People also ask about Rainn

Rainn is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Rainn is a one syllable name, pronounced /reɪn/ (RAYN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rain, Raine, Rayne, Rane and Reign.
Across languages, Rainn has these equivalents: Rain (English), Baran (Persian/Kurdish), Amaya (Japanese).
Yes — Rainn ranked #304 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Rainn ranks highest in Canada (#304 in 2023).
Yes — 1 notable people named Rainn are in our database, including Rainn Wilson (Actor).