Regina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced rih-JEE-nuh · 3 syllables
Regina means “queen”, from Latin.
Borrowed from Latin regina (“queen”). The given name originally referred to the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven. The Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria, as suggested by Princess Louise. Doublet of rani.
- Meaning
- queen
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- rih-JEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #395
- US babies a year
- about 858 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Rising, Classic
How popular is Regina?
Regina was the #395 name in the US in 2025, given to 786 babies. It’s rising: up 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #395 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Regina?
Half of US adults named Regina are older than 59; most are between 30 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Regina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Regina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Romina
- Mats
- Ilona
- Eugenio
- Sabine
Names like Regina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Sylvia
- Paula
- Ursula
- Martina
- Rosanna
- Ann
- Laura
- Lorinda
- Margarita
- Constance
- Barbara
- Veronica
- Marcia
- Dina
- Lucinda
- Maria
Questions about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means “queen”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina is pronounced rih-JEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Regina?
Regina was the #395 name in the US in 2025, given to 786 babies. It’s rising: up 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Regina?
Half of US adults named Regina are older than 59. Most are between 30 and 78.