Raila
RYE-lah
Popularity
#17073
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
14
Peak Year
#9 in 2020
First Recorded
2020
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Raila is a name with debated origins, often associated with Finnish and Swahili. In Swahili, it can mean "night journey" or "wandering."
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Raila Odinga
Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister.
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