Reyna

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Pronounced RAY-nah /ˈreɪ.nə/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Reina, from Spanish reyna (archaic form) meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine of rex meaning 'king'High

In 30 seconds: Reyna is the alternate spelling of the Spanish 'queen' — as royal in meaning as its twin Reina but with a distinctive y that gives it a modern edge. Rising across the U.S.

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Origin HighSpanish

MeaningVariant spelling of Reina, from Spanish reyna (archaic form) meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine of rex meaning 'king'

U.S. rank (2025)#594 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births493 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18,640

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

Reyna is an alternate and historically earlier Spanish spelling of Reina, from the archaic Spanish reyna meaning 'queen.' The word derived from Latin regina, feminine of rex ('king'). The modern Spanish standardized to reina, but reyna persisted as a given name spelling, particularly in Mexico and the American Southwest.

Reyna and Reina are both actively used in the United States among Hispanic communities and have attracted broader interest for their clear, beautiful meaning. Reyna's y-spelling distinguishes it slightly from Reina and gives it a more modern graphic profile while preserving identical pronunciation.

Did you know? The archaic Spanish spelling reyna was the standard form used in medieval Spanish texts and royal documents, making Reyna historically the older spelling — meaning it carries the additional weight of being the name's original orthographic form.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Reyna — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ReinaReginaRaina

Nicknames

Rey

Famous Bearers

★Reyna Roberts (1997-)
American country singer-songwriter and pianist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reyna mean?

Reyna is an alternate spelling of the Spanish word for 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine form of rex meaning 'king.'

How do you pronounce Reyna?

It is said RAY-nah — two syllables with stress on the first, identical to Reina.

Is Reyna a boy or girl name?

Reyna is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Reyna?

Reyna ranks in the U.S. top 300 girls' names, particularly popular in Hispanic communities throughout the Southwest.