Renea

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Pronounced ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/Medium

Meaning: An American spelling of Renee, the French feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus, 'reborn' — a word with early Christian resonance. Renee was a mid-century American favourite, and spellings like Renea followed it.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Renee: Renea comes from the French for 'reborn' (said 'ruh-NAY'). Bright, vintage, and quick on the tongue.

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningAn American spelling of Renee, the French feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus, 'reborn' — a word with early Christian resonance. Renee was a mid-century American favourite, and spellings like Renea followed it.

U.S. rank (2024)#14859 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,327

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

Renea is an American spelling of the French Renee, feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus, 'reborn.' The name flourished in the U.S. in the middle of the last century, and inventive spellings — Renea, Renae, Ranae — grew alongside it. Today it reads pleasantly retro (said 'ruh-NAY').

It appears only rarely now in the U.S. Rare, retro, and bright.

Did you know? Renea is one of many American spellings of Renee — from Latin renatus, 'reborn,' a word once used of new life in faith, which we note (said 'ruh-NAY').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Renea — Spelling of Renee; French renee 'reborn'

Variations

ReneeRenaeRene

Nicknames

RenNay

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Renata— the Latin cousin, also 'reborn'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renea mean?

Renea is a spelling of Renee, from the French for 'reborn' (Latin renatus).

How do you pronounce Renea?

It's said ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renea a boy or girl name?

Renea is a girl's name.

How popular is Renea?

Renea is rare in the U.S. today, though Renee was a favourite in the middle of the last century.