Raila

Raila Meaning & Origin

About Raila
The surname Raila is of Luo origin and is predominantly found in Kenya. It is derived from the Luo word "raila" which means "difficult birth" or "born during a difficult time." The name is often given to a child who is born under challenging circumstances or during a period of hardship. It can also be seen as a symbol of resilience and strength, reflecting the ability to overcome adversity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Raila is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Raila: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raila based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Raila is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/raila*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raila in Braille

Here's how to represent Raila in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Raila in braille

How to sign the name Raila using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Raila using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Raila in sign language

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