Graceful queen or bright light
Rayanna is a modern American blend, likely combining the Germanic 'Ray' (meaning counsel or protection) or the English 'Ray' (as in a beam of light) with the Hebrew 'Anna' (meaning grace). It may also be interpreted as a variant of the name Raeanne or the Sanskrit name Rayana, which means 'satiated' or 'gates of heaven'.
About 15 girls were named Rayanna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the young adult novel 'The Way It Is' · The Way It Is
The same feel as Rayanna — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
