Raima

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Pronounced RY-mah /ˈraɪ.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit-rooted name used chiefly in Bengali-speaking India, best known through the actress Raima Sen. Readings differ — it is variously tied to rai (a royal title or a form of Radha) and to the auspicious -ma ending. The precise route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Bengali name of Sanskrit root: Raima is used chiefly in India (said 'RY-mah'). Readings of its meaning vary, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Bengali

MeaningA Sanskrit-rooted name used chiefly in Bengali-speaking India, best known through the actress Raima Sen. Readings differ — it is variously tied to rai (a royal title or a form of Radha) and to the auspicious -ma ending. The precise route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14834 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raima is a Sanskrit-rooted name carried mainly by Bengali families in India, where it has a soft, modern-classical feel. Sources differ on its exact meaning — some tie it to rai, a royal title and a name of Radha, others read it simply as an auspicious two-beat coinage — so the route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare (said 'RY-mah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, soft, and heritage-carried.

Did you know? Raima is a Sanskrit-rooted girls' name most familiar in Bengali-speaking India. Explanations of its meaning differ from source to source, so we set it down honestly rather than pick one (said 'RY-mah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Raima — Sanskrit/Bengali given name; meaning readings vary

Variations

RaymaReema

Nicknames

RaiMai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raima mean?

Raima is a Sanskrit-rooted Bengali name; sources differ on its exact meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Raima?

It's said RY-mah /ˈraɪ.mɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raima a boy or girl name?

Raima is a girl's name.

How popular is Raima?

Raima is a rare name in the U.S., carried mostly within Indian-heritage families.