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Rainbow

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Pronounced RAYN-boh /ˈreɪn.boʊ/High

Meaning: From the word rainbow — the arc of color in the sky (rain + bow); a nature/word-name, connoting hope and beauty; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A rainbow: Rainbow is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word rainbow — the arc of color in the sky (rain + bow); a nature/word-name, connoting hope and beauty; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9392 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019712024

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

Rainbow comes from the word rainbow — the arc of color in the sky (rain + bow); a nature/word-name, connoting hope and beauty (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'RAYN-boh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/word name (associated with peace and joy). Rare, a-rainbow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rainbow is the arc of color in the sky (rain + bow) — a crisp, hopeful word-name (we note the word; said 'RAYN-boh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Rainbow — nature/word-name

Variations

RainbeauRainbowe

Nicknames

Rain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rainbow mean?

Rainbow is a word-name — the arc of color in the sky (rain + bow), connoting hope and beauty. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Rainbow?

It's said RAYN-boh /ˈreɪn.boʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rainbow a boy or girl name?

Rainbow is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Rainbow?

Rainbow is a very rare name in the U.S.

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