Holding steady.
Popularity of Reynalda since 1920
Babies named Reynalda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reynalda represents an enduring but rare choice, tied closely to Spanish-speaking communities. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1920 and reached its peak in 1930, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but extremely low, never entering the top 1,000 names. The name mirrors the pattern of Reynaldo for boys, sharing the same Germanic roots. As a feminine form, Reynalda keeps the meaning of 'counsel power' without being overshadowed by more common variants. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive option, with no state concentrations to speak of, as it has never been widely adopted in any particular region.
Reynalda is the Spanish feminine form of Reynaldo, which derives from the Germanic given name Raginald, composed of the elements ragin 'counsel' and wald 'power, ruler'. The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula through medieval Germanic tribes and later became established in Spanish-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rey, Reyna, Alda
Variants: Reinalda, Reginalda
Sibling names for Reynalda
Names that share Reynalda's style, for a brother or sister.
