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Rini

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Pronounced REE-nee /ˈriː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A short name used as a Japanese nickname and endearment and, separately, as a diminutive of Corinne, Serena, or Sabrina in English. Sweet and playful; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, sweet name: Rini works as a Japanese endearment and a nickname for Serena or Corinne (said 'REE-nee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowJapanese, English
MeaningA short name used as a Japanese nickname and endearment and, separately, as a diminutive of Corinne, Serena, or Sabrina in English. Sweet and playful; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11908 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220002024

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

Rini appears as a Japanese nickname and endearment and as a short form of names like Corinne and Serena. As a standalone its route is uncertain, which we note — sweet and rare in the U.S. (said 'REE-nee').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, playful, and short.

Did you know? Rini is a playful two-beat name — a Japanese endearment and, in English, a nickname for Corinne, Serena, or Sabrina — so its route depends on the family, which we note (said 'REE-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Rini — Japanese endearment / short form; routes uncertain

Variations

ReeniRinnyRina

Nicknames

RinNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rini mean?

Rini is a Japanese endearment and, in English, a short form of Corinne or Serena; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rini?

It's said REE-nee /ˈriː.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rini a boy or girl name?

Rini is a girl's name.

How popular is Rini?

Rini is a rare name in the U.S.

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