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Renata

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Pronounced reh-NAH-tah /rɛˈnɑː.tə/High

Meaning: Feminine form of Renatus, from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' from 're-' (again) and 'natus' (born); used as a Christian baptismal name reflecting spiritual rebirthHigh

In 30 seconds: Renata is a beautiful Latin name meaning 'reborn,' used across Catholic Europe as a baptismal name reflecting Christian rebirth. Elegant and distinctive, it has a warm, cosmopolitan charm that works across many cultures.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningFeminine form of Renatus, from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' from 're-' (again) and 'natus' (born); used as a Christian baptismal name reflecting spiritual rebirth
U.S. rank (2025)#481 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births635 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019002025

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

History & Origin

Renata is the Latin feminine form of Renatus, from renatus meaning 'reborn' — composed of the Latin prefix re- (again) and natus (born, past participle of nasci). The concept of spiritual rebirth through baptism made this a meaningful Christian name used throughout Catholic Europe. It has been used in Italy, Spain, Poland, Brazil, and Germany for centuries.

Renata is widely used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Czech communities. In the United States it is less common but has a sophisticated, international feel that appeals to parents seeking something elegant and uncommon. Opera singer Renata Tebaldi (1922–2004) was one of its most celebrated bearers.

Did you know? The name Renata enjoyed particular prestige in the Renaissance through Renée de France (1510–1575), Duchess of Ferrara and daughter of King Louis XII of France — a renowned patron of the arts whose Italian name was Renata and who corresponded with John Calvin.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Renata — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RenéeRenataRené

Nicknames

RenaNataRennie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Renata Tebaldi (1922–2004)
    Italian soprano (1922–2004), one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century

If you like Renata…

Seraphina— shares the flowing Latin feminine elegance and the multi-syllable grandeur
Valentina— shares the warm Italian-Latin tradition and the three-syllable romantic sound
Aurora— equally elegant and internationally recognized Latin feminine name
Celestina— shares the Catholic/Latin heritage and the same refined, unusual beauty

Frequently Asked

What does Renata mean?

Renata means 'reborn' or 'born again,' from the Latin feminine form of Renatus. It was used as a Christian baptismal name reflecting spiritual rebirth.

How do you pronounce Renata?

Renata is pronounced reh-NAH-tah /rɛˈnɑː.tə/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Renata a popular name in the U.S.?

Renata is less common in the U.S. but widely used in Italy, Poland, Spain, Brazil, and Czech Republic. It is growing as an elegant, international choice.

Is Renata the same as Renée?

They share the same Latin root (renatus, reborn) but are different forms — Renata is the Italian/Latin form, while Renée is the French feminine form.