Rising since 2022, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Reanna since 1948
Babies named Reanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 345 |
| 1980s | 971 |
| 1990s | 1,856 |
| 2000s | 1,951 |
| 2010s | 353 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Reanna is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it saw its peak popularity in 1998, reflecting a broader trend of invented names with soft sounds and feminine endings. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in usage since 2022. Despite its modern origin, Reanna fits comfortably alongside more traditional names like Anna and Brianna. Its one-in-160,727 rate in 2025 places it among rarer choices, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
Reanna is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix 'Re-' (as in Renee or Rebecca) with the name Anna, or as a variant of the Irish name Ríona (queenly). It emerged in the mid-20th century and gained modest popularity in the 1990s. The name is often associated with the meaning 'grace' by folk etymology, though it has no traditional semantic root.
Where Reanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rea, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Reanna
Names that share Reanna's style, for a brother or sister.
