Raila Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAY-lah //ˈreɪ.lə//
Origin: Swahili; Hebrew
Meaning: gift; to ascend
Historical & Cultural Background
In Swahili, Raila is often associated with the meaning 'gift' and is a name used in various East African cultures. The name has gained prominence in Kenya, particularly due to notable political figures.
In Hebrew, Raila can be interpreted as 'to ascend,' linking it to themes of elevation and growth, often used in spiritual contexts. The name reflects a blend of cultural significance across different regions.
Famous people named Raila
In this section, you will find notable people named Raila. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Raila who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Raila who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Raila Odinga — Kenyan politician.
Raila K. — Kenyan artist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raila was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Raila has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Raila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Raila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Raila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Raila
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Raila.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |