Reina

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAY-nah /ˈreɪ.nə/High

Meaning: From Spanish reina meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine form of rex meaning 'king'High

In 30 seconds: Reina means 'queen' in Spanish — a name of effortless regal elegance. Simple, two-syllable, and royally confident, it has been rising in U.S. Hispanic communities.

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Origin HighSpanish

MeaningFrom Spanish reina meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine form of rex meaning 'king'

U.S. rank (2025)#582 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births510 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,072

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Reina is the Spanish word for 'queen,' tracing directly from Latin regina — the feminine form of rex ('king'). As a given name, it has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, carrying obvious connotations of nobility, dignity, and feminine power. It appears across Latin American cultures as both a given name and a term of endearment.

In the United States, Reina has grown steadily as a given name in Hispanic communities and has attracted broader attention for its simple beauty and powerful meaning. It is related to but distinct from the spelling Reyna, and both forms are in active use. Its royal meaning has wide cross-cultural appeal.

Did you know? The Latin root regina not only gave Spanish its word for queen but also named the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada — making Reina a name with a surprising geographic reach from the Iberian Peninsula to the Canadian prairies.

Overall data confidence 97%

Behind the Name — Reina — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ReynaReginaRaina

Nicknames

ReyRei

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If you like Reina…

Reyna— alternate spelling of the same Spanish name with identical meaning

Regina— the Latin original meaning 'queen' from which Reina derives

Valentina— popular Spanish feminine name with the same dignified, classic elegance

Isabel— beloved Spanish royal name with the same queenly heritage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Reina mean?

Reina is the Spanish word for 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine form of rex meaning 'king.'

How do you pronounce Reina?

It is said RAY-nah — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Reina a boy or girl name?

Reina is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Reina?

Reina has been growing in the U.S. top charts in recent years, popular in both Hispanic communities and more broadly.