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.
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how do you pronounce Regina?
reh-JEE-nah
where does the name Regina come from?
Regina is the Late Latin word for queen.
'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.
how popular is this name?
Regina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #80 in 1967, and ranked #395 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #395 |
| 2024 | #342 |
| 2023 | #329 |
| 2022 | #349 |
| 2021 | #426 |
| 2020 | #432 |
| 2019 | #418 |
| 2018 | #405 |
| 2017 | #416 |
| 2016 | #439 |
| 2010 | #585 |
| 2000 | #528 |
| 1990 | #280 |
| 1980 | #143 |
| 1970 | #86 |
| 1967 | #80 |
| 1960 | #105 |
| 1950 | #143 |
| 1940 | #236 |
| 1930 | #215 |
| 1920 | #186 |
| 1910 | #189 |
| 1900 | #222 |
| 1890 | #228 |
| 1880 | #254 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Regina fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Regina
The name first referred to the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven, and it was borne by an early Christian saint, Regina.
who are famous people named Regina?
- Regina King (American actress and director, Academy Award winner)
- Regina Spektor (Russian-American singer-songwriter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Regina?
Nicknames
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.
quick answers about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means “queen”.
What is the origin of the name Regina?
Regina comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Regina?
Regina ranked #395 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1967, at #80, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina is pronounced reh-JEE-nah, with 3 syllables.
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