Renaya
Meaning of Renaya
Renaya is a contemporary female given name attested primarily within Anglo-American naming registers, exhibiting a structure that synthesizes Latinate roots with modern phonological innovation. Etymologically, it may be analyzed as an elaboration of the French-derived Renée (Latin renatus “reborn”) through the addition of the -aya suffix, which yields its trisyllabic, euphonic form reh-NAY-uh (/ɹɛnˈeɪə/). Demographically, Social Security Administration records demonstrate sporadic yet sustained adoption in the United States since 1998, with annual occurrences of five to nine births and a ranking fluctuating between 874 (1998) and 984 (2008), most recently positioned at rank 941 in 2021 with six registered instances. These metrics underscore Renaya’s status as a rare but persistent choice for parents who seek a name that balances heritage-informed resonance with contemporary distinctiveness. In the broader context of American naming conventions, Renaya occupies a niche that aligns with trends toward individualized identity markers while remaining consonant with established Anglo-American phonotactic norms.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as reh-NAY-uh (/ɹɛnˈeɪə/)
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