Unisex · #7,554 in 2026

Raini

Current Rank
#7,554
Peak Rank
#4,508 (1997)
Total Babies
544
5-Yr Trend
+15%
👧 Girl peak #4,508 (544 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,466 (53 total)
👧As Girl Name
1970
First Year
2026
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#4508
Peak Rank
544
Total Count
51
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
1999
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#5466
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Raini

As a girl name

Raini first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 23 Rainis were born — ranking #4,508 that year. As of 2026, Raini ranks #7,554 for girls with 14 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 544 Rainis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Raini first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 11 Rainis were born — ranking #5,466 that year. As of 2026, Raini ranks #7,138 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Rainis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Raini

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raini is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raini

What does the name Raini mean?
Raini is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Raini in 2026?
In 2026, Raini ranks #7,554 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Raini most popular?
Raini reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #4,508 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Raini most popular?
Raini has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Raini.
Is Raini a unisex name?
Yes — Raini is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Rainis assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Raini?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raini include Jonee, Dunia, Sequoyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raini

Raini is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 544 births in the dataset. Raini's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #4,508. Use the chart and map above to compare Raini's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.