Reina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Reina is a name of Spanish origin meaning 'queen'. Its linguistic path traces back to the Latin 'Regina' and the French 'Reine'. The name conveys traits of elegance and strength, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains favored in various cultures today.
The name Reina is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reina has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Reina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3647th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2632nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2231st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1440th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1085th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 944th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 701st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Reina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reina"
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪ.nə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Reina is derived from the Spanish word 'reina' which means 'queen'. It is used as both a given name and a surname.
Meaning
queen
Language Evolution
Reina (Spanish), Regina (Latin), Reine (French)
Historical Usage
Reina gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world and has been used as a given name since the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Regina, Reine, Raina
Modern Popularity & Image
Reina is often associated with elegance and strength, reflecting its meaning of 'queen'. It is a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous People
Reina Takeda (Japanese actress), Reina Scully (YouTube personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Reina"
"Reina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3647th of 9107 | 112 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2632nd of 9204 | 207 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2231st of 12526 | 465 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1440th of 19264 | 1,163 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1085th of 27321 | 2,515 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 944th of 35406 | 4,159 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 701st of 30306 | 4,925 |
Regional Popularity of "Reina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Reina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
- |
75.95% 1175th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
65.23% 1585th/2430 |
93.45% 2666th/2853 |
46.63% 1294th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
38.90% 1355th/3483 |
55.51% 1953rd/3518 |
18.32% 741st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.70% 1721st/3685 |
22.68% 1015th/4475 |
26.63% 1383rd/5194 |
10.26% 648th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.95% 1235th/4582 |
16.65% 860th/5164 |
16.35% 1196th/7313 |
9.31% 695th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.28% 768th/3984 |
13.88% 623rd/4487 |
11.30% 771st/6822 |
9.89% 621st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Reina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.