Rainey
Rainey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rainey
Root meaning: “descendant of Raighne”
- A female given name.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Raighne (“descendant of Raighne”), a Gaelicized form of the Old Norse personal name Rognvaldr.
How popular is Rainey?
Since 1880, 2,182 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Rainey (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2137 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1174 in 1901. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Rainey
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Rainey FAQ
What does the name Rainey mean?
Rainey traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Raighne". A female given name. Anglicized form of Irish Ó Raighne (“descendant of Raighne”), a Gaelicized form of the Old Norse personal name Rognvaldr.
How popular is the name Rainey?
Since 1880, 2,182 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Rainey (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2137 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1174 in 1901. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rainey a boy or girl name?
Rainey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,182 girls and 450 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.