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Rayna

Girl name · 47 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rayna: 47 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2023.

Rayna is a name with multiple origins, most commonly derived from the Hebrew _Rina_, meaning “joyful song,” or as a Slavic and Spanish variant of _Regina_ and _Reyna_, meaning “queen.” In Scotland, it has been used since the 1970s, often as a modern, melodic alternative to Raina or Rania. Notable bearers include American taekwondo athlete Rayna Vallandingham and the fictional country singer Rayna James from the television series _Nashville_, which helped popularise the name in the 2010s. The surname Rayna appears in Bulgarian and Macedonian place names, though no major Scottish location shares the root. A further note: Rayna is sometimes considered a feminine form of Ray, gaining a soft, lyrical feel that pairs well with longer middle names.