Raina is a unique and melodic given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'song' or 'hymn'. It is often associated with rain, which lends it a refreshing and invigorating quality. The name Raina is also found in various other cultures and languages, such as Finnish where it means 'peace', further adding to its versatility and charm.
The name Raina experienced significant growth in popularity from the late 1960s onwards. It started with only 7 births in 1953 and steadily increased to 31 births in 1966, then rapidly rose to 46 in 1968 and reached its first peak of 139 births in 1970. It maintained a high level of popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s, peaking again at 232 births in 1999. Since then, Raina has continued to be a popular name, with fluctuations between 279 and 375 births per year up until 2022. Overall, from 1946 to 2023, there were a total of 11897 births named Raina.