Reginia Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-JIN-ee-uh //rɛˈdʒɪn.i.ə//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: queen; English: regal

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reginia has its roots in the Latin word "regina," which translates to "queen." This term itself is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *reg-, meaning "to rule" or "to lead." The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin into various languages, where it maintained its regal connotation. In the context of English, Reginia likely entered through the influence of Latin during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin-derived names were adopted into English vernacular, often associated with nobility and royalty.

Historically, the name Reginia and its variants have been linked to figures of authority and leadership. The Latin term "regina" appears in numerous historical texts, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, where it is used to describe queens and female rulers.

The name has also been borne by various saints and notable women throughout history, contributing to its association with strength and dignity. In medieval Europe, the name was often used to signify noble lineage, reflecting the societal structure that placed great importance on royal and noble titles.

Culturally, Reginia embodies the qualities of leadership and grace, resonating with the ideals of femininity associated with queenship. The name evokes images of power and influence, often linked to the virtues of wisdom and benevolence expected of a queen.

While diminutive forms such as Gina or Reggie may arise in contemporary contexts, the name Reginia itself carries a weight of historical significance that underscores its noble roots. The enduring legacy of the name is a testament to the cultural reverence for female authority figures throughout history.

Sibling suggestions

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

ReginaReneeRheaRhiannonRina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reginia. 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 Reginia was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Reginia has ranked as high as #2585 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Virginia, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reginia 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 Reginia 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 Reginia.

Year Total Births Girl
1994 5 5
1990 6 6
1988 5 5
1986 5 5
1985 5 5
1984 9 9
1983 7 7
1982 12 12
1981 11 11
1980 14 14
1979 10 10
1978 14 14
1977 18 18
1976 15 15
1975 26 26
1974 26 26
1973 28 28
1972 29 29
1971 40 40
1970 36 36
1969 45 45
1968 41 41
1967 41 41
1966 42 42
1965 36 36
1964 37 37
1963 43 43
1962 49 49
1961 47 47
1960 30 30
1959 28 28
1958 45 45
1957 21 21
1956 36 36
1955 20 20
1954 28 28
1953 23 23
1952 23 23
1951 13 13
1950 16 16
1949 23 23
1948 24 24
1947 17 17
1946 11 11
1945 8 8
1942 13 13
1940 5 5
1939 6 6
1938 8 8
1937 5 5
1935 7 7
1934 10 10
1933 12 12
1932 12 12
1931 8 8
1930 8 8
1929 9 9
1928 6 6
1927 11 11
1926 9 9
1925 8 8
1924 10 10
1923 6 6
1922 10 10
1921 11 11
1920 13 13
1919 14 14
1918 5 5
1917 8 8
1916 13 13
1915 5 5
1914 10 10
1913 5 5

Top States for Reginia (1974)

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
CA 5
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