Reona
Uncommon feminine Japanese name meaning "lady of grace and peace".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Reona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reona today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reona births was 2002 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reona. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2002
13 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2011 SSA rank
#16,354
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Reona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reona from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 75 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
Reona 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 Reona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reona
The given name Reona is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the early 20th century. The name is believed to be a combination of the Japanese words "reo," meaning "sound" or "melody," and "na," which can signify various concepts such as a feminine ending, beauty, or grace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reona can be found in historical records from the Taisho period (1912-1926) in Japan. During this era, the name gained popularity as a symbolic representation of the melodious and harmonious qualities associated with its meaning.
Reona has been a relatively uncommon name throughout history, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One of the earliest documented figures with this name was Reona Kobayashi (1905-1983), a Japanese author and poet known for her lyrical works that captured the essence of nature and the changing seasons.
Another prominent figure named Reona was Reona Esaki (1925-2012), a Japanese-born American physicist and Nobel laureate. Esaki made groundbreaking contributions to the field of semiconductor physics, particularly in the development of the Esaki diode, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1973.
In the realm of performing arts, Reona Hirota (born 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer who has appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and stage productions. Her talent and versatility have earned her recognition and a dedicated fan base.
Moving to the world of sports, Reona Katsuki (born 1991) is a Japanese professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the international circuit. She has won several singles and doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit and has represented Japan in various team competitions.
Another individual worth mentioning is Reona Sumi (born 1996), a Japanese professional wrestler known by her ring name Reona. She has competed in various promotions, including World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she has held multiple championships and gained a reputation for her technical prowess and high-flying maneuvers.
While the name Reona has remained relatively uncommon, its melodious sound and symbolic meaning have endured over time, as evidenced by the diverse range of individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Reona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reona 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
Reona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reona 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Reona a common name?
We classify Reona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reona most popular?
The single biggest year for Reona was 2002, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reona is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reona 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.