August vs Raina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Raina

Girl #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bulgarian Serbian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,001
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Raina, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Raina Rank #1,001

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #1001 for Raina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Raina ___

  • Raina Grace
  • Raina Marie
  • Raina Claire
  • Raina Elise
  • Raina Hope
  • Raina Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Raina

Zara Lena Mila Sasha Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Raina more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Raina at #1001 in the United States.

What do August and Raina mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Raina means "queen" (Slavic origin).

Are August and Raina boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Raina is primarily a girl name.

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