Baby Names That Mean Rain
Looking for baby names that mean Rain? Our library lists 48 names whose meaning carries the sense of “rain.” They break down as 27 boy names and 21 girl names. The most common cultural roots are English, French, Native American, and Arthurian. Names on this list include Amitola, Barric, Barrick, Beric, and Brishen.
Every entry below shows the name’s meaning, gender, and cultural origin, and links to a full profile with pronunciation, popularity, and variants. Tap the heart to save a favorite.
Rain carries a double meaning in many cultures — renewal and blessing on one hand, gentleness and calm on the other — and its names tend to feel fresh and serene. Several Japanese names build on ame (“rain”), and the name Talia has Hebrew roots in tal (“dew”), a close cousin to rain in the imagery of falling water and new growth.
Because outright “rain” names are uncommon, this category has a distinctive, nature-loving feel that sets a child apart without being heavy. The list below favors soft, atmospheric picks; browse by origin and gender to find one that captures the quiet freshness you are after.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amitola | Rainbow | Female | Native American | |
| Barric | Grain Farm. | Male | English | |
| Barrick | Grain Farm. | Male | English | |
| Beric | Grain Farm. | Male | English | |
| Brishen | Born During Rain. | Female | English | |
| Chavatangakwunua | Hopi Name Meaning " Short Rainbow." | Male | Native American | |
| Cozamalotl | Rainbow | Female | Nahuatl | |
| Dagan | Grain | Male | Hebrew | |
| Daganya | Ceremonial Grain | Female | Hebrew | |
| Daganyah | Ceremonial Grain | Female | Hebrew | |
| Garnell | Keeper Of Grain. Surname. | Male | French | |
| Garner | Keeper Of Grain. Surname. | Male | English | |
| Gorlois | Igraine's Husband | Male | Arthurian | |
| Graine | Taken From Igraine | Female | Arthurian | |
| Huyana | Miwok Name Meaning " Falling Rain." IMALA | Female | Native American | |
| Iris | Rainbow | Female | Greek | |
| Isa | Rainbow | Female | Chamoru | |
| Kazem | "One Who Restrains His Anger: Well-Tempered, Cool, Patient. Alternate Spelling: Kazim, Qazim" | Male | Arabic | |
| Laraine | Variant Of Loraine From Lorraine. | Female | English | |
| Larraine | Variant Of Loraine From Lorraine. | Female | English | |
| Lokni | Miwok Name Meaning " Rain Falls Through The Roof." LONATO | Male | Native American | |
| Loraina | Derived From Lorraine Which Is The Name Of A Province In France And A Family Name Of French Royalty. | Female | French | |
| Loraine | Derived From Lorraine Which Is The Name Of A Province In France And A Family Name Of French Royalty. | Female | French | |
| Lorayne | Derived From Lorraine Which Is The Name Of A Province In France And A Family Name Of French Royalty. | Female | French | |
| Lorraina | Derived From Lorraine Which Is The Name Of A Province In France And A Family Name Of French Royalty. | Female | French | |
| Masika | Born During Rain | Female | Egyptian | |
| Mazin | Rain-bearing Cloud | Male | Arabic | |
| Millard | One Who Grinds Grain. Occupational Surname. | Male | English | |
| Millen | One Who Grinds Grain. Occupational Surname. | Male | English | |
| Okoth | Ugandan Name Meaning "Born During The Rains." | Male | African | |
| Rainaa | Queen: Original Name Raina | Female | Spanish | |
| Reva | Rain | Female | English | |
| Rinan | Rain | Male | Anglo | |
| Roble | Somali Name Meaning "Born During The Rainy Season." | Male | African | |
| Severin | Strict: Restrained. A Saint's Name. | Male | French | |
| Severn | Strict: Restrained. Surname. | Male | English | |
| Severne | Strict: Restrained. Surname. | Male | English | |
| Severo | Strict: Restrained. | Male | Spanish | |
| Sevrin | Strict: Restrained. A Saint's Name. | Male | French | |
| Sokanon | Rain (Algonquin) | Female | Native American | |
| Tangakwunu | Hopi Name Meaning " Rainbow." | Male | Native American | |
| Tentagil | Land Of Igraine | Male | Arthurian | |
| Tintagel | Land Of Igraine | Male | Arthurian | |
| Vance | Grain Fans | Male | English | |
| Vannes | Grain Fans | Male | English | |
| Wambua | Kamba Of Kenya Name Meaning "Born During The Rainy Season." | Male | African | |
| Xiao Hong | Morning Rainbow | Female | Chinese | |
| Yoki | Hopi Name Meaning " Rain." ZALTANA | Female | Native American |