Rayen

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Pronounced RAY-en /ˈreɪ.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: From Mapudungun rayen, 'flower' — a well-loved girls' name among the Mapuche of Chile and Argentina and widely used across the Southern Cone. In the U.S. the same spelling may instead be read as a Ray- coinage, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A flower name: Rayen is Mapudungun for 'flower', much loved in Chile (said 'RAY-en'). In the U.S. it may read as a Ray- coinage.

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Origin MediumMapuche, English

MeaningFrom Mapudungun rayen, 'flower' — a well-loved girls' name among the Mapuche of Chile and Argentina and widely used across the Southern Cone. In the U.S. the same spelling may instead be read as a Ray- coinage, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13115 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 167

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

Rayen comes from Mapudungun rayen, 'flower', and is widely used in Chile and Argentina. In the U.S. the spelling can also be read as a modern Ray- coinage, so routes blur here, which we note (said 'RAY-en').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., far more familiar in the Southern Cone. Rare here, botanical, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rayen means 'flower' in Mapudungun, the language of the Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina — a name with deep roots in South America.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Rayen — Mapudungun rayen, 'flower'; Chilean/Argentine use; possible U.S. Ray- reading

Variations

RaynRayennRaiyen

Nicknames

RayRaeYeni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayen mean?

Rayen means 'flower' in Mapudungun, the Mapuche language of Chile and Argentina. In the U.S. it may also read as a Ray- coinage.

How do you pronounce Rayen?

It's said RAY-en /ˈreɪ.ɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first; Spanish speakers say rah-YEN.

Is Rayen a boy or girl name?

Rayen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rayen?

Rayen is very rare for girls in the U.S., though popular in Chile and Argentina.