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Regenia

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Pronounced ruh-JEEN-yuh /rəˈdʒiːn.jə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Regina, from the Latin for 'queen,' a title long used of the Virgin Mary. A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal old name: Regenia spins Regina ('queen,' Latin), said 'ruh-JEEN-yuh.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA respelling of Regina, from the Latin for 'queen,' a title long used of the Virgin Mary. A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (1991)#12706 ↗ Rising
1991 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,626

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194818901991

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Regenia respells Regina, from the Latin for 'queen.' It saw mid-century American use, peaked in 1948, and faded as standard Regina held on (said 'ruh-JEEN-yuh').

Regenia belonged to the postwar generation and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and regal.

Did you know? Regenia is a respelling of Regina ('queen') that peaked around 1948 — a postwar form now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Regenia — Variant of Regina; Latin 'queen'

Variations

ReginaRejenaRegena

Nicknames

GinaReggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Regenia mean?

Regenia is a variant of Regina, from the Latin for 'queen.'

How do you pronounce Regenia?

It's said ruh-JEEN-yuh /rəˈdʒiːn.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Regenia a boy or girl name?

Regenia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Regenia?

Regenia peaked in the late nineteen-forties and is rare today.

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