Rising since 1992, #2,298 for girls today.
Popularity of Rina since 1884
Babies named Rina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 182 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 218 |
| 1960s | 575 |
| 1970s | 533 |
| 1980s | 647 |
| 1990s | 549 |
| 2000s | 622 |
| 2010s | 650 |
| 2020s | 415 |
Meaning & origin
Rina is a name with multiple cultural roots, most prominently Hebrew and Italian. It first appeared in US records in 1884, but its peak year was 1980, and after a dip, it has been rising in popularity since 1992. In 2025, it ranked 2,298th with a frequency of 1 in 20,345 births. The name has been most common in New Jersey, Washington, and New York. This blend of ancient heritage and modern revival makes Rina an appealing choice for parents seeking a short, melodic name with cross-cultural resonance.
Rina has multiple potential origins. In Hebrew, it is derived from the word 'rina', meaning 'joy' or 'singing', and appears in the Old Testament. In Italian, it is often a short form of names like Caterina or Sabrina. In Japanese, Rina can be written with various kanji combinations, such as 里奈 meaning 'village apple tree' or 莉奈 meaning 'jasmine apple tree'. The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has seen a resurgence since the 1990s.
Where Rina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rina” around the world
Where Rina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ri, Riri
Sibling names for Rina
Names that share Rina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lina, Mina, Tina, Dina, Kira, Kanika, Ricci, Trina, Airi, Ciji, Reshma, Saori, Sapna, Saya, Teesha, Tehila, Aika, Amita, Drina, Dyna, Kinda, Marixa, Niketa, Rital, Sayaka, Aimi, Aoki, Charda, Fumie, Kaho, Krina, Rhina, Sheera, Soni
Brothers: Rico, Nino, Dino, Luca, Milo, Tal, Arber, Hiro, Hiroki, Kei, Manish, Navin, Bhavik, Kenta, Ketan, Rino, Yuta, Bekim, Chino, Dardan, Gildo, Jiren, Kohei, Michi, Sota, Tatsuya, Vikash
