Darla vs Raina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
Raina Rank #1,001

Raina is more popular, ranked #1001 vs #1030 for Darla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

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 Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose Raina

Zara Lena Mila Sasha Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or Raina more popular?

Raina is more popular, ranked #1001 compared to Darla at #1030 in the United States.

What do Darla and Raina mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). Raina means "queen" (Slavic origin).

Are Darla and Raina boy or girl names?

Darla is primarily a girl name. Raina is primarily a girl name.

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