Rina Girl

Popularity: #869 · 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

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Similar names

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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 #2251 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 79 79
2024 78 78
2023 73 73
2022 65 65
2021 58 58
2020 62 62
2019 49 49
2018 72 72
2017 71 71
2016 68 68
2015 63 63
2014 62 62
2013 70 70
2012 72 72
2011 66 66
2010 57 57
2009 62 62
2008 69 69
2007 60 60
2006 61 61
2005 70 70
2004 61 61
2003 56 56
2002 74 74
2001 53 53
2000 56 56
1999 56 56
1998 59 59
1997 59 59
1996 50 50
1995 60 60
1994 56 56
1993 41 41
1992 51 51
1991 50 50
1990 67 67
1989 56 56
1988 61 61
1987 56 56
1986 40 40
1985 62 62
1984 69 69
1983 71 71
1982 69 69
1981 73 73
1980 90 90
1979 73 73
1978 67 67
1977 61 61
1976 53 53
1975 40 40
1974 44 44
1973 38 38
1972 46 46
1971 53 53
1970 58 58
1969 57 57
1968 64 64
1967 52 52
1966 65 65
1965 83 83
1964 77 77
1963 57 57
1962 50 50
1961 39 39
1960 31 31
1959 40 40
1958 26 26
1957 33 33
1956 21 21
1955 16 16
1954 15 15
1953 22 22
1952 16 16
1951 12 12
1950 17 17
1949 17 17
1948 13 13
1947 12 12
1946 18 18
1945 12 12
1944 14 14
1943 21 21
1942 13 13
1941 12 12
1940 21 21
1939 7 7
1938 9 9
1937 11 11
1936 11 11
1935 14 14
1934 11 11
1933 23 23
1932 15 15
1931 12 12
1930 19 19
1929 21 21
1928 15 15
1927 25 25
1926 16 16
1925 14 14
1924 27 27
1923 19 19
1922 15 15
1921 12 12
1920 18 18
1919 12 12
1918 17 17
1917 14 14
1916 19 19
1915 6 6
1914 15 15
1913 9 9
1911 11 11
1908 5 5
1907 6 6
1900 9 9
1888 5 5
1884 5 5

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. 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
NY 23
46%
NJ 14
28%
CA 8
16%
TX 5
10%