Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Reena
GirlHebrew, Sanskrit· “meaning varies by language; uncertain”
- Meaning
- meaning varies by language; uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- REE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #6,068
- US babies 2025
- 20
- Best rank
- #1,315 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Reena
Reena is often said to mean “meaning varies by language; uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Sanskrit roots.
Reena is a name with separate sources in Hebrew and South Asian languages, and its meaning is uncertain. In Hebrew, the similar Rina means "joy" or "joyful song." In India, Reena is a common girls' name, sometimes explained as "jewel" or "melted" in Hindi, but reliable explanations vary. It may also be a short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katrina or Serena. It is said REE-nuh. Rina and Rena are related spellings. Because the name has several possible sources, families often choose the connection they prefer.
Popularity over time
Reena first appears in US Social Security records in 1930. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,315 in 1980, the same year it reached its highest count of 97 babies. In 2025, 20 babies were named Reena, and it ranked #6,068 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,894 in 1950, #1,315 in 1980, #3,576 in 2000, #3,802 in 2010, and #6,068 in 2025. Of the 2,318 US girls named Reena since records began, 27% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 341 babies. Since 2010, 401 more have been named Reena.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Katrice, Dusti, Jenica, Rosalba, and Telisha.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Reena is usually pronounced REE-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Reena
A few middle names that flow with Reena: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Reena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reena mean?
Reena is often said to mean “meaning varies by language; uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Reena?
Reena has Hebrew and Sanskrit roots. Reena is a name with separate sources in Hebrew and South Asian languages, and its meaning is uncertain.
Is Reena a popular name?
Not especially. Reena ranked #6,068 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Reena a boy or girl name?
Reena is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Reena?
Reena is usually pronounced REE-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