Declining since 1985, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Reena since 1930
Babies named Reena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 321 |
| 1980s | 628 |
| 1990s | 341 |
| 2000s | 313 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Reena is a name with a rich tapestry of origins, from Hebrew to Indian. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 1930 and reached its peak popularity in 1980, reflecting a trend for short, melodic names ending in 'ina' or 'ena'. Since 1985, its usage has been gradually declining, a trajectory it shares with many names of similar style. Despite the decline, Reena remains a recognizable choice with a pleasing sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Reena is a name with multiple possible derivations. It can be a variant of Rena, which itself is from the Hebrew word 'rina' meaning 'joy' or 'song'. In English-speaking countries, it often serves as a short form of names like Katharine (via Catrina) or Sabrina. Additionally, in India, Reena is a common transcription of the Hindi and Sanskrit name रीना (Rina), meaning 'melted' or 'dissolved', though it is sometimes associated with the Greek name Irene ('peace'). The name saw moderate use in the United States starting in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree, Rina
Sibling names for Reena
Names that share Reena's style, for a brother or sister.
