Reina
Reina is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Queen (Spanish); Wise or beautiful (Japanese, depending on kanji).
Origin and history
Reina is a name with multiple origins, most prominently derived from the Spanish word for queen. In Japanese, it is a popular feminine name written with various kanji combinations, often meaning wise or beautiful. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown, offering a melodic and regal choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,080 babies in the United States have been named Reina since 1880. It ranks #1330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #577.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 122 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 232 |
| 1960-1970 | 412 |
| 1970-1980 | 790 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,326 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,002 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,721 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,232 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,973 |
Famous people named Reina
- Reina Tanaka: Singer, Actress
- Reina King: Actress
Nicknames
Rei, Ray
Fun facts
- Reina functions seamlessly across both Western (Spanish) and Eastern (Japanese) naming traditions with entirely distinct etymological roots.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the United States during the 2020s compared to its historic averages.