Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Gina
GirlItalian, English· “short form of Regina or Georgina”
- Meaning
- short form of Regina or Georgina
- Origin
- Italian, English
- Pronunciation
- JEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,085
- US babies 2025
- 90
- Best rank
- #54 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1967
Meaning and origin of Gina
Gina is an Italian and English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Regina or Georgina”.
Gina began as a short form of names such as Regina, Georgina and Luigina, and it has long been used on its own. Regina means queen in Latin, while Georgina is a feminine form of George, from the Greek word for farmer. The name is especially associated with Italy, and the actress Gina Lollobrigida helped make it familiar around the world. In English it is usually pronounced JEE-nuh. Gina feels friendly, classic and slightly retro. It is short, easy to spell and pairs well with many surnames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jena, Jeana.
Popularity over time
Gina has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 72 different years. Its best national rank was #54 in 1967, the same year it reached its highest count of 6,358 babies. In 2025, 90 babies were named Gina, and it ranked #2,085 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,360 in 1920, #620 in 1950, #100 in 1980, #356 in 2000, #1,169 in 2010, and #2,085 in 2025. Of the 153,057 US girls named Gina since records began, 34% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 38,120 babies. Since 2010, 2,054 more have been named Gina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jill, Sonya, Yvette, Michele, and Wendy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gina ranked highest in Maryland, New York, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #884 | 5 |
| New York | #1110 | 13 |
| Florida | #1596 | 8 |
| California | #1611 | 14 |
| Texas | #1954 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gina is usually pronounced JEE-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with G and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jena and Jeana.
Middle names for Gina
A few middle names that flow with Gina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gina mean?
Gina is an Italian and English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Regina or Georgina”.
What is the origin of the name Gina?
Gina has Italian and English roots. Gina began as a short form of names such as Regina, Georgina and Luigina, and it has long been used on its own.
Is Gina a popular name?
Not especially. Gina ranked #2,085 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gina a boy or girl name?
Gina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gina?
Gina is usually pronounced JEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings