Reena Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REE-nah //ˈriː.nə//

Origin: Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'gem'; Hebrew: 'joy'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reena has its roots in various linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Sanskrit word "rīna," which means "melted" or "dissolved." This term is often associated with the concept of beauty and grace in Indian culture. The name has also been linked to the Hebrew name "Rina," meaning "joy" or "song," which has been adopted into various cultures, including those influenced by Jewish traditions.

The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the migration of Jewish communities and the subsequent integration of Hebrew names into broader Western naming practices. Historically, the name Rina appears in Jewish texts and has been borne by notable figures in Jewish history, contributing to its significance.

The name has been referenced in various religious and cultural contexts, particularly within the Jewish tradition, where it symbolizes joy and celebration. The use of the name Reena in South Asian cultures can be traced back to the 20th century, where it gained popularity through literature and cinema, reflecting the cultural narratives of the time.

Culturally, the name Reena resonates with themes of beauty, joy, and harmony, making it a favored choice in various communities. Its associations with positive attributes have allowed it to endure across generations.

The diminutive form "Ree" is sometimes used affectionately, further emphasizing the name's warmth and charm. Overall, Reena embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting the interconnectedness of language and identity throughout history.

Famous people named Reena

In this section, you will find notable people named Reena. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Reena who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Reena who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Reena Ninan is a journalist best known for her work with ABC News, CNN, and as a correspondent for CBS News.

Reena Shah is a television producer best known for her work on various reality shows and documentaries.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Reena, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reena. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reena was first seen in the United States in 1930.

Reena has ranked as high as #2153 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Reena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reena is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reena was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reena.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 20 20
2024 22 22
2023 18 18
2022 10 10
2021 23 23
2020 18 18
2019 24 24
2018 22 22
2017 30 30
2016 29 29
2015 27 27
2014 23 23
2013 28 28
2012 35 35
2011 31 31
2010 41 41
2009 21 21
2008 32 32
2007 24 24
2006 33 33
2005 38 38
2004 27 27
2003 34 34
2002 30 30
2001 37 37
2000 37 37
1999 19 19
1998 31 31
1997 30 30
1996 33 33
1995 29 29
1994 44 44
1993 36 36
1992 38 38
1991 39 39
1990 42 42
1989 41 41
1988 37 37
1987 49 49
1986 47 47
1985 50 50
1984 61 61
1983 73 73
1982 93 93
1981 80 80
1980 97 97
1979 47 47
1978 42 42
1977 42 42
1976 35 35
1975 31 31
1974 35 35
1973 17 17
1972 17 17
1971 35 35
1970 20 20
1969 16 16
1968 17 17
1967 16 16
1966 17 17
1965 12 12
1964 15 15
1963 23 23
1962 11 11
1961 10 10
1960 16 16
1959 14 14
1958 8 8
1957 13 13
1956 22 22
1955 13 13
1954 14 14
1953 6 6
1952 5 5
1951 11 11
1950 9 9
1949 8 8
1948 7 7
1945 5 5
1944 6 6
1943 9 9
1942 6 6
1930 5 5

Top States for Reena (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NJ 6
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