| Meaning | counselor, advisor |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Rain-ey |
About Rainey
Rainey dances off the tongue with a lightness and joy that's utterly captivating. This name brings to mind fresh starts, cleansing showers, and the promise of rainbows after storms—a beautiful metaphor for resilience and optimism. There's something wonderfully grounded yet whimsical about Rainey, suggesting someone who finds beauty in everyday moments and doesn't take life too seriously. The name has gained popularity among parents who appreciate nature-inspired names but want something less common than the typical floral choices. Rainey works beautifully as both a given name and has that rare quality of sounding like it could be a beloved nickname that evolved into something permanent. It suggests creativity, free-spiritedness, and emotional intelligence. The spelling with 'ey' adds a modern twist to what could otherwise feel purely descriptive, transforming it into a proper name with personality and depth that will serve your daughter throughout her life.
Nicknames for Rainey
| Rain |
| Raine |
| Rey |
| Rainy |
Famous People Named Rainey
| Rainey Reitman | American activist and writer |
| Rainey Knudson | American art critic and curator |
| Rainey Bethea | Last person publicly executed in the United States |
| Rainey Flynn | American producer and director |
| Rainey Olds | American physician and researcher |
| Rainey Williams | American singer and songwriter |
| Rainey Kersey | American football player |
| Rainey Anderson | American painter |
| Rainey Statum | American dancer and choreographer |
| Rainey Haynes | American long jumper |
| Rainey Qualley | American model and actress |
| Rainey Bennett | American author and journalist |
| Rainey Wallace | Scottish athlete |
| Rainey Cruz | American writer and critic |
| Rainey Daye | American journalist and news anchor |
| Rainey Gaffin | American paleontologist |
Characters Named Rainey
| Rainey Arrowsmith | Character in the book "Circe" by Madeline Miller |
| Rainey Billups | Character in the book "The Sky is Everywhere" by Jandy Nelson |
| Rainey Pritchard | Character in the TV show "Nashville" |
| Rainey Stratton | Character in the book "The Secret Year" by Jennifer R. Hubbard |
| Rainey Qualley | Character in the movie "Falcon Song" |
| Rainey Ainsworth | Character in the book "Rainey Royal" by Dylan Landis |
| Rainey Teague | Character in the book "The Girl Who Chased the Moon" by Sarah Addison Allen |
| Rainey Carver | Character in the TV series "Saving Grace" |
| Rainey Cross | Character in the book "Texas Heat" by Fern Michaels |