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Rainbow

Pronunciation: [ r-AYNB-oh ]

Girl Name #9,654 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Rainbow is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AYNB-oh.

Parents who love the name Rainbow often also consider Auriela, Cyrus, Croia .

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Popularity Over Time

#9,654
Current Rank
Peaked 1980 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,654
Total SSA Count
11

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Nicknames

Rai Ray Raiie Rainie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow

Is Rainbow a boy or girl name?
Rainbow is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Rainbow?
Rainbow is pronounced r-AYNB-oh.
How popular is the name Rainbow?
Rainbow is currently ranked #9654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Rainbow?
Common nicknames for Rainbow include Rai, Ray, Raiie, and Rainie.
Is Rainbow a common or rare name?
Rainbow is an uncommon name, ranked #9654 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rainbow

Rainbow is a girl name .

Rainbow is currently ranked #9,654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rainbow include Rai, Ray, Raiie, and Rainie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Rainbow include Raina, Rain, Raine, Rainey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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