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Reginia

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Pronounced ruh-JEE-nee-uh /rəˈdʒiː.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Reginia is a variant of Regina, from Latin regina, 'queen', its extra i likely drawn by the pull of Virginia; the 'queen' meaning comes from Regina.Low

In 30 seconds: Reginia is a variant of Regina meaning 'queen', its shape softened by the sound of Virginia (said 'ruh-JEE-nee-uh').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningReginia is a variant of Regina, from Latin regina, 'queen', its extra i likely drawn by the pull of Virginia; the 'queen' meaning comes from Regina.

U.S. rank (1994)#15179 ↘ Falling

1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Reginia is a variant of Regina, straight from Latin regina, 'queen', with an inserted i that echoes Virginia. The regal meaning is inherited whole from Regina.

It was a modest mid-century choice, peaking in the early nineteen-sixties before fading; it reads today as a grandmother's name and has not been swept up in the recent revival of stately Latin girl's names.

Did you know? Reginia is Regina with an added syllable, blurring toward Virginia; it crested around 1962 at only a few dozen girls a year.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Reginia — variant of Regina; Latin regina, 'queen'

Variations

ReginaVirginiaRegena

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reginia mean?

Reginia is a variant of Regina and carries its Latin meaning, 'queen'.

How do you pronounce Reginia?

It's said ruh-JEE-nee-uh /rəˈdʒiː.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Reginia a boy or girl name?

Reginia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Reginia?

Reginia was a modest mid-century variant of Regina and is rare today.