Is Rina a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rina is commonly used as a Girl name.

It's currently ranked #873 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Rina Girl

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REE-nah /ˈriːnə/

Origin: Hebrew; Japanese; Italian

Meaning: Hebrew: 'joyful song'; Japanese: 'jasmine'; Italian: 'queen'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rina has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from Hebrew and Japanese origins. In Hebrew, Rina (רִינָה) translates to 'joy' or 'song,' reflecting a sense of happiness and celebration.

This meaning is significant in Jewish culture, where names often carry deep emotional and spiritual connotations. The name may also be linked to the Hebrew name Serina, which has similar meanings.

In Japanese, Rina can be associated with various kanji characters, each imparting different meanings, such as 'jasmine' or 'village,' depending on the characters used. The name's journey into English likely occurred through the influence of Jewish communities and cultural exchanges, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, as migration patterns brought Hebrew names into broader usage in English-speaking contexts.

Historically, the name Rina has been borne by notable figures, particularly within Jewish communities. While specific historical milestones directly associated with the name may be less documented, the broader cultural significance of names meaning 'joy' can be seen in various religious texts and traditions.

For instance, the concept of joy is prevalent in biblical literature, where songs of joy are often mentioned, reinforcing the name's positive connotations. The name's presence in literature and religious texts has contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.

Culturally, Rina embodies themes of happiness and celebration, making it a favored choice in various traditions. Its melodic quality and positive meaning resonate with parents seeking names that evoke joy.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rini or Rina-chan in Japanese contexts highlight the name's versatility and affectionate usage. Overall, Rina's etymological roots and cultural significance reflect a rich tapestry of meanings that have allowed it to endure through time.

Famous people named Rina

In this section, you will find notable people named Rina. 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 Rina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Rina Sawayama is a singer and songwriter best known for Rina, SAWAYAMA, and Cherry.

Sibling suggestions

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

Raya Mina Lina Tina Nina Sina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rina. 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 Rina was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Rina has ranked as high as #1025 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Rina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rina 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 Rina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Rina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	23	46%
NJ	14	28%
CA	8	16%
TX	5	10%

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 Rina.

Year	Births
2024	77
2023	73
2022	65
2021	58
2020	62
2019	49
2018	72
2017	71
2016	68
2015	63
2014	62
2013	70
2012	72
2011	66
2010	57
2009	62
2008	69
2007	60
2006	61
2005	70
2004	61
2003	56
2002	74
2001	53
2000	55
1999	56
1998	59
1997	59
1996	50
1995	60
1994	56
1993	41
1992	51
1991	50
1990	67
1989	56
1988	61
1987	56
1986	40
1985	62
1984	69
1983	71
1982	69
1981	73
1980	90
1979	73
1978	67
1977	61
1976	53
1975	40
1974	44
1973	38
1972	46
1971	53
1970	58
1969	57
1968	64
1967	52
1966	65
1965	83
1964	77
1963	57
1962	50
1961	39
1960	31
1959	40
1958	26
1957	33
1956	21
1955	16
1954	15
1953	22
1952	16
1951	12
1950	17
1949	17
1948	13
1947	12
1946	18
1945	12
1944	14
1943	21
1942	13
1941	12
1940	21
1939	7
1938	9
1937	11
1936	11
1935	14
1934	11
1933	23
1932	15
1931	12
1930	19
1929	21
1928	15
1927	25
1926	16
1925	14
1924	27
1923	19
1922	15
1921	12
1920	18
1919	12
1918	17
1917	14
1916	19
1915	6
1914	15
1913	9
1911	11
1908	5
1907	6
1900	9
1888	5
1884	5