Reina

Meaning of Reina

Reina, pronounced RAY-nah, is a cosmopolitan two-syllable choice whose history is quietly illustrious. In Spanish it is the everyday word for “queen,” tracing back to the Latin regina, while in Japanese it can be written with kanji that suggest qualities such as “wise,” “lovely,” or “jasmine.” The name also brushes up against the Slavic Raina, linked to the notion of “peace,” giving it a multilingual résumé that belies its brevity. Stateside, Reina has shown slow-burn appeal: after decades in the lower reaches of the Social Security list, it has inched upward each year and finally slipped inside the national top 500 in 2024, proof that steady reigns can outlast meteoric rises. Pop-culture bearers—from indie singer-songwriter Reina del Cid to anime’s determined trumpeter Reina Kousaka—lend the name an air of creative self-possession rather than gilded pomp. Parents often note its practical virtues: easy spelling, clear pronunciation in English and Spanish alike, and a regal meaning delivered without the formal frills of Regina. The result is a compact, dignified label that feels equally at ease on a kindergarten cubby, a business card, or, in due time, a retirement plaque—a quiet crown that fits from first steps to final signatures.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as RAY-nah (/reɪˈna/)

• Raina
• Rayna
• Raine
• Rayne
• Reyna
• Rheyna