Reni

♀ Girl

Pronounced REH-nee /ˈrɛn.i/Medium

Meaning: Reni is read as a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and is a familiar Bulgarian/Slavic pet name. No single fixed meaning of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Reni shortens Renata/Irene (said 'REH-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningReni is read as a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and is a familiar Bulgarian/Slavic pet name. No single fixed meaning of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#11713 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

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

Reni is used as a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and as a Bulgarian/Slavic pet name. Its own route is uncertain, which we note. Short, warm, and rare (said 'REH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Reni reads as a short form of Renata, Irene, or Renee, and is a familiar Slavic pet name — a warm, tidy choice whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'REH-nee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Reni — Short of Renata/Irene; Slavic pet name; routes uncertain

Variations

RennieRennyRenie

Nicknames

RenNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reni mean?

Reni is a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and a Slavic pet name. Its own route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Reni?

It's said REH-nee /ˈrɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reni a boy or girl name?

Reni is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Reni?

Reni is a rare name in the U.S.