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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rayanna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rayann|Rayanne
IrishGirl↑↑ Surging

Rayanna

ray-AN-uh · 3 syllables

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#4848
↑↑ Surging
#4848
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3718 in 2021
5yr change
+117 ranks
Birth frequency
7.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4848 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Rayanna

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4848

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+117 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishNatureGirl3-syllableOld Irish RootModern SpellingRareRising TrendContemporaryNature-inspired
Character
radiant energycreative spiritcompassionate heartgraceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Rayanna is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4848 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +117 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4848 · very rare
Rayanna at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', also associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#3718 in 2021
5yr change:+117 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
RianaRaynaBrianna◈AriannaDeanna
Similar Style
Rowan◈SiennaKeiraIslaAva
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Rowan◈SiennaIslaBrynn◈FionaQuinn◈ChloeEmma
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rayanna · Overview
Summary

Rayanna is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4848 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rayanna scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 117 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Rayanna carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rayanna is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rayanna.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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