Loraina
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: English/French (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #11507 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lainey. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining light.'
Similar names: lorraina, loraine, lorraine, lorin, lorina, lorcan, loreina, loriana
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Loraina? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Loraina, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Loraina
What does the name Loraina mean?
Loraina means “Bright, shining light” from English/French (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Loraina?
Loraina has English/French (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining light”.
How popular is Loraina?
Loraina ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Loraina most popular?
Loraina peaked in 2018 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Loraina a boy or girl name?
Loraina is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lorainas in registered births are female.
Is the name Loraina rising or falling in popularity?
Loraina has risen 3225 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14142 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Loraina been recorded?
Loraina appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1974 through 2025.