Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Rina
GirlHebrew· “joy, or short for Katarina”
- Meaning
- joy, or short for Katarina
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- REE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,319
- US babies 2025
- 79
- Best rank
- #1,143 (1884)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Rina
Rina is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “joy, or short for Katarina”.
Rina has several sources, which gives it a flexible meaning. In Hebrew it means joy or song, from the root ranan, to rejoice. It also serves as a short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katarina, Marina and Irina. In Japanese, Rina is a separate name written with various characters. It is said REE-nuh. Rina is short, bright and easy to pronounce in many languages. Its Hebrew meaning makes it popular in Israel, while its role as a short form gives it wide use across Europe. Rena and Reena are other spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Rena.
Popularity over time
Rina first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,143 in 1884, and the most babies received it in 1980, when 90 were named Rina. In 2025, 79 babies were named Rina, and it ranked #2,319 nationally. That is 25% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,154 in 1920, #2,514 in 1950, #1,390 in 1980, #2,664 in 2000, #3,005 in 2010, and #2,319 in 2025. Of the 4,809 US girls named Rina since records began, 14% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 647 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tanna, Sindy, Jenell, Lakenya, and Nakesha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rina ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #920 | 8 |
| New York | #1139 | 13 |
| Washington | #1212 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1372 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1576 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rina is usually pronounced REE-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Rena.
Middle names for Rina
A few middle names that flow with Rina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rina mean?
Rina is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “joy, or short for Katarina”.
What is the origin of the name Rina?
Rina has Hebrew roots. Rina has several sources, which gives it a flexible meaning.
Is Rina a popular name?
Not especially. Rina ranked #2,319 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rina a boy or girl name?
Rina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rina?
Rina 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