Reana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Reina.
Name Census estimates that about 645 living Americans carry the first name Reana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reana today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reana births was 2001 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
645
~ 1 in 531,402 Americans
Peak year
2001
40 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,586
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Reana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reana from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Reana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Reana, while Missouri, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reana
The name Reana has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "reena," which means "debt" or "obligation." The name was likely used in ancient India to symbolize a sense of duty or responsibility.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Reana, although it is not commonly associated with any specific deity or character. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been used in certain ancient Sanskrit texts or scriptures, but its widespread use in religious contexts is not well documented.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Reana can be traced back to the medieval period in India. It was used as a personal name among various communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of the subcontinent. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals from scholarly or literary backgrounds.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Reana was Reana Devi, a 14th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her works on philosophy and spirituality.
Another prominent individual with this name was Reana Kumari, a 16th-century Indian princess and warrior from the Rajput clan of Jaipur. She gained fame for her bravery and military prowess in battles against invading forces, and her name became associated with courage and strength.
In the 19th century, Reana Bai was a celebrated Indian dancer and courtesan from the state of Uttar Pradesh. She was renowned for her mastery of the classical Indian dance form Kathak and her patronage of the arts.
During the 20th century, Reana Sinha was an Indian social activist and educator who worked tirelessly to promote women's rights and education in rural areas of Bihar. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to uplifting underprivileged communities.
Another notable figure with the name Reana was Reana Kapoor, an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1960s and 1970s. She was praised for her graceful performances and her contributions to the Indian film industry.
While the name Reana has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has also been adopted by various communities around the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its origins in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Reana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 645 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 531,402 US residents.
Is Reana a common name?
We classify Reana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 676 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reana most popular?
The single biggest year for Reana was 2001, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reana is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.