Rena Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: 'joyful song'; Latin: 'reborn'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rena is a name with roots in Hebrew and Latin. In Hebrew culture, it is often associated with joy and celebration. The Latin origin connects it to themes of rebirth and renewal. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of meanings and significance.
Trend Summary
Rena has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of modest use.
Similar Names
Variants
- Renae
- Renee
International Variants
- Rena (Italian)
- Rena (Spanish)
Famous people named Rena
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Fictional characters named Rena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rena has ranked as high as #657 nationally which occurred in 1962 and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Rena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rena (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 10 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 74 |
| 1881 | 88 |
| 1882 | 103 |
| 1883 | 105 |
| 1884 | 94 |
| 1885 | 148 |
| 1886 | 119 |
| 1887 | 155 |
| 1888 | 172 |
| 1889 | 161 |
| 1890 | 192 |
| 1891 | 173 |
| 1892 | 181 |
| 1893 | 186 |
| 1894 | 217 |
| 1895 | 189 |
| 1896 | 203 |
| 1897 | 193 |
| 1898 | 218 |
| 1899 | 193 |
| 1900 | 235 |
| 1901 | 215 |
| 1902 | 230 |
| 1903 | 217 |
| 1904 | 225 |
| 1905 | 204 |
| 1906 | 188 |
| 1907 | 209 |
| 1908 | 201 |
| 1909 | 193 |
| 1910 | 253 |
| 1911 | 260 |
| 1912 | 319 |
| 1913 | 306 |
| 1914 | 387 |
| 1915 | 519 |
| 1916 | 573 |
| 1917 | 522 |
| 1918 | 518 |
| 1919 | 517 |
| 1920 | 494 |
| 1921 | 549 |
| 1922 | 518 |
| 1923 | 487 |
| 1924 | 521 |
| 1925 | 452 |
| 1926 | 445 |
| 1927 | 433 |
| 1928 | 429 |
| 1929 | 409 |
| 1930 | 373 |
| 1931 | 341 |
| 1932 | 344 |
| 1933 | 320 |
| 1934 | 356 |
| 1935 | 352 |
| 1936 | 296 |
| 1937 | 353 |
| 1938 | 304 |
| 1939 | 326 |
| 1940 | 307 |
| 1941 | 320 |
| 1942 | 348 |
| 1943 | 389 |
| 1944 | 316 |
| 1945 | 331 |
| 1946 | 373 |
| 1947 | 393 |
| 1948 | 406 |
| 1949 | 394 |
| 1950 | 370 |
| 1951 | 395 |
| 1952 | 412 |
| 1953 | 422 |
| 1954 | 428 |
| 1955 | 471 |
| 1956 | 466 |
| 1957 | 480 |
| 1958 | 492 |
| 1959 | 494 |
| 1960 | 518 |
| 1961 | 523 |
| 1962 | 575 |
| 1963 | 482 |
| 1964 | 538 |
| 1965 | 447 |
| 1966 | 419 |
| 1967 | 399 |
| 1968 | 416 |
| 1969 | 402 |
| 1970 | 401 |
| 1971 | 352 |
| 1972 | 324 |
| 1973 | 264 |
| 1974 | 269 |
| 1975 | 287 |
| 1976 | 241 |
| 1977 | 275 |
| 1978 | 260 |
| 1979 | 244 |
| 1980 | 303 |
| 1981 | 288 |
| 1982 | 302 |
| 1983 | 258 |
| 1984 | 222 |
| 1985 | 193 |
| 1986 | 190 |
| 1987 | 185 |
| 1988 | 195 |
| 1989 | 177 |
| 1990 | 155 |
| 1991 | 150 |
| 1992 | 150 |
| 1993 | 127 |
| 1994 | 101 |
| 1995 | 115 |
| 1996 | 135 |
| 1997 | 99 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 125 |
| 2000 | 126 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2004 | 98 |
| 2005 | 108 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 64 |