Reena
Reena is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Joy, song, or praise (Hebrew); melted or gem (Sanskrit).
Origin and history
Reena is a feminine name with multiple distinct origins, commonly associated with the Hebrew word for artistic joy or praise, as well as the Sanskrit word meaning melt, dissolved, or gem. In the United States, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice, maintaining steady but low-volume usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,318 babies in the United States have been named Reena since 1880. It ranks #3659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1990.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.3 %)
- NY (21.6 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- NJ (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 628 |
| 1990-2000 | 341 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 290 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Reena
- Reena Roy: Actress
- Reena Ninan: Journalist, News Anchor
Fun facts
- Reena independently originated in both Hebrew, where it signifies joyful song, and in Indian languages derived from Sanskrit.
- It is often encountered as a variant spelling of the name Rina or Rena.