
The short answer
Raina is a feminine name used in Bulgarian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Bulgarian Райна (see Rayna)." It ranked #916 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Bulgarian Райна (see Rayna). The entry lists its usage as Bulgarian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Raina ranked #916 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #916 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Raina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Bulgarian Райна.
Is Raina a popular name?
Raina ranked #916 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Raina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Raina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Raina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.