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Regina
GirlLatin· “queen”
- Meaning
- queen
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- rih-JEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #395
- US babies 2025
- 786
- Best rank
- #80 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1962
Meaning and origin of Regina
Regina is a Latin name that means “queen”.
Regina is the Latin word for queen, and it has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the Virgin Mary, who is called Regina Caeli, Queen of Heaven, in Catholic prayer. The city of Regina in Saskatchewan was named in honor of Queen Victoria. The name has a stately, classic quality and was especially popular in the United States in the mid-twentieth century. Some families pronounce it with a long i, rih-JY-nuh, as is common in Britain. Gina and Reggie are the usual nicknames, and the full name pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Regina 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 146 different years. Its best national rank was #80 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 1962, when 5,002 were named Regina. In 2025, 786 babies were named Regina, and it ranked #395 nationally. That is 29% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #186 in 1920, #143 in 1950, #143 in 1980, #529 in 2000, #586 in 2010, and #395 in 2025. Of the 184,272 US girls named Regina since records began, 25% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 30,797 babies. Since 2010, 11,245 more have been named Regina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Penny, Sherri, Carla, Beth, and Suzanne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Regina ranked highest in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #123 | 255 |
| Arizona | #148 | 43 |
| New Mexico | #243 | 7 |
| California | #272 | 122 |
| Nevada | #283 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Regina is usually pronounced rih-JEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with R and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Regina
A few middle names that flow with Regina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Regina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina is a Latin name that means “queen”.
What is the origin of the name Regina?
Regina has Latin roots. Regina is the Latin word for queen, and it has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the Virgin Mary, who is called Regina Caeli, Queen of Heaven, in Catholic prayer.
Is Regina a popular name?
Yes. Regina ranked #395 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina is usually pronounced rih-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