Rina
Rina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Joy or song (Hebrew); white jasmine or greens (Japanese, depending on kanji).
Origin and history
Rina is a multi-cultural name with prominent roots in Hebrew, where it means joy or song, as well as Japanese, where its meaning varies based on the kanji used. It functions both as an independent name and as a short form for longer names like Marina, Catarina, or Sabrina. In the United States, it remains a charming and moderately used choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,809 babies in the United States have been named Rina since 1880. It ranks #2522 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1686.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.6 %)
- CA (32.9 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- IL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 182 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 575 |
| 1970-1980 | 533 |
| 1980-1990 | 647 |
| 1990-2000 | 549 |
| 2000-2010 | 622 |
| 2010-2019 | 650 |
| 2020-2029 | 415 |
Famous people named Rina
- Rina Sawayama: Singer, Songwriter
- Rina Mimoun: Television Writer, Producer
Fun facts
- Rina is independently derived in multiple linguistic traditions, including Hebrew, Japanese, and as an Italian diminutive.
- In Japan, Rina can be written with various kanji combinations, such as 'ri' (jasmine or village) and 'na' (greens or apple).