Renna

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Pronounced REN-ah /ˈrɛn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew rina, 'joy, song'; also a short form of Renata ('reborn'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Joy and song: Renna is Hebrew for 'joyful song' — and a short form of Renata, 'reborn'. Sweet, bright, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Latin

MeaningFrom Hebrew rina, 'joy, song'; also a short form of Renata ('reborn'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4850 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,462

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

Renna comes from Hebrew rina, 'joy, joyful song', and also serves as a short form of Renata, from Latin renata, 'reborn' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, bright name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, joy-or-reborn at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Renna echoes Hebrew rina ('joy, joyful song') and Renata ('reborn', Latin) — a sweet, bright name with double good meaning.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Renna — routes layered

Variations

RenaRinaRenata

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Rena— a fellow spelling

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Renata— a name it shortens

Jenna— a companion -enna name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renna mean?

Renna is Hebrew for 'joy, joyful song', and a short form of Renata ('reborn'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Renna?

It's said REN-ah /ˈrɛn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Renna a boy or girl name?

Renna is a girl's name.

How popular is Renna?

Renna is a rare name in the U.S.