Regina
Regina is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “queen.” It ranked #395 in the United States in 2025. Regina is Latin for 'queen,' one of the most direct and powerful name meanings possible.
how do you pronounce Regina?
reh-JEE-nah
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what does Regina mean?
The name Regina means “queen.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Regina is Latin for 'queen,' one of the most direct and powerful name meanings possible. 'Regina Caeli' (Queen of Heaven) is a title of the Virgin Mary. The name was widely used in medieval Europe and remained popular through the 20th century. It projects regal authority and unwavering self-assurance.
where does the name Regina come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Regina is Late Latin for queen.
the history of Regina
Per Wiktionary, the name originally referred to the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven, and Wikipedia adds that it was also borne by an early Christian saint named Regina; the retrieved sources don't address its broader popularity through medieval or 20th-century Europe.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #395 |
| 2024 | #342 |
| 2023 | #329 |
| 2022 | #349 |
| 2021 | #426 |
| 2020 | #432 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Regina?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Regina?
- Regina King (American actress and director, Academy Award winner)
- Regina Spektor (Russian-American singer-songwriter)
what names are similar to Regina?
what names go well with Regina?
Sibling names that share Regina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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