Rena
- Pronunciation
- [Re-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Joyous Song
- Origin
- Hebrew
Rena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 39,048 baby girls have been named Rena. The name peaked in 1962 with 575 US births that year (rank #400). In 2024, ranked #2705 nationally — 2,305 places below its 1962 peak.
Top States for Rena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rena births are: New York (2,618), California (2,526), Texas (1,957).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Rena
If you like Rena's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rena's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rena
Variant Forms
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Compare Rena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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