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The baby name Rayna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪnə/ (RAY-nuh).

Rayna is Bulgarian, Slavic, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnə/ (RAY-nuh)

What is the meaning of the name Rayna ?

The baby name Rayna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪnə/ (RAY-nuh).

Rayna is Bulgarian, Slavic, Spanish in Origin.

Rayna is a multicultural feminine name with several etymologies. In Slavic (especially Bulgarian, spelled Райна), it is a long-established given name sometimes associated with рай “paradise, heaven,” and borne by national heroine Rayna Knyaginya (19th century). In the Jewish/Yiddish sphere, Rayna/Reyne relate to Yiddish rayn “pure,” ultimately from German rein. In Spanish-speaking contexts it overlaps with Reina “queen,” from Latin regina, which helps explain modern spellings Rayna/Reyna in the Americas. In English, it is also interpreted as a modern blend of Ray + -na.

Meanings offered therefore include “heavenly,” “pure,” and “queen.” Common variants and spellings are Raina, Reina, Reyna, Rayne, Raine, and Raynah; nicknames include Ray/Rae. Usage in the United States rose in the late 20th century alongside similar names ending in -a or -e, while in Bulgaria and neighboring countries Rayna/Raina remains a traditional, familiar choice.

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Rayna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
BG 0 #69 12 1,799
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
BG Girls 0 #170 55 3,559
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
Canada Girls 2024 #210 76 2,795
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Girls 0 #331 19 8,829
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
BD Girls 0 #357 30 8,413
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
France Girls 2021 #383 23 3,185
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
RU Girls 0 #479 20 11,913
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
United States Girls 2024 #554 385 8,487
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
SG Girls 0 #561 26 18,916
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
HK Girls 0 #595 21 16,104
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #649 6 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
BR Girls 0 #899 43 12,708
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Girls 0 #926 30 5,933
PE Girls 0 #928 16 14,861
MY Girls 0 #940 55 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #962 22 5,561
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,056 73 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
DZ 0 #1,141 36 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,407 40 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Rayna is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Ireland
Switzerland

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People also ask about Rayna

Rayna is predominantly a girl's name.
Rayna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈreɪnə/ (RAY-nuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Reina, Reyna, Raina, Rayne, Raena and Rae.
Across languages, Rayna has these equivalents: Regina (Latin/English, 'queen'), Reina/Reyna (Spanish variants), Rani (Hindi, 'queen'), Malika (Arabic, 'queen'), Radka/Radoslava (Slavic, 'happy/joyful').
Yes, very popular — Rayna ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Rayna ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Rayna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #270 in 2014 to #210 in 2024 in Canada.