Raeana
A feminine name originating from Hawaii meaning "pure" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Raeana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raeana today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raeana births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raeana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2020 SSA rank
#14,715
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Raeana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raeana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raeana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raeana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raeanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raeana
The name Raeana is a relatively modern invented name with no definitive historical origin or etymology. It appears to be a creative combination of elements from various languages and cultures.
One possible interpretation is that it derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Ràghnaill, which means "ruling counsellor" or "mighty ruler." This name is a masculine form related to the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. The prefix "Rae" in Raeana could be a nod to this Gaelic connection.
Another potential influence is the name Raina, which is a feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "peaceful" or "serene." The suffix "-ana" in Raeana may have been inspired by this name or by other names with similar endings, such as Ariana or Liliana.
While the name Raeana does not have a clear historical record or appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used as a given name in modern times. Some notable individuals with the name Raeana include:
1. Raeana Reuben, a New Zealand actress born in 1987, known for her roles in the television series "Shortland Street" and "Westside."
2. Raeana Clarke, a British artist and painter born in 1983, known for her vibrant abstract works and murals.
3. Raeana Quintero, an American photographer and visual artist active in the early 21st century, renowned for her portrait and landscape photography.
4. Raeana Lindsey, an American writer and journalist born in 1979, who has contributed to various publications on topics related to culture and society.
5. Raeana Mendoza, a Mexican-American singer and songwriter born in 1993, known for her unique blend of pop and Latin music styles.
While the name Raeana may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and melodic name choice. Its various potential origins and influences contribute to its distinctive and multicultural appeal.
People
Raeana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raeana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raeana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raeana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raeana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Raeana a common name?
We classify Raeana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raeana most popular?
The single biggest year for Raeana was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raeana is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raeana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raeana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.