Find out how popular the first name Rina has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rina by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 73 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rina.

The history of the first name Rina

The name Rina has its origins in several languages and cultures. It is derived from the Latin name Regina, meaning "queen" or "sovereign". The name Regina was later adopted into various European languages, including Italian and Spanish, where it evolved into the forms Reina and Reyna, respectively.

In Japanese, the name Rina is written using the kanji characters 里菜, which can be translated as "village greens" or "rural vegetables". This Japanese variation of the name is believed to have originated independently from the Latin root, and it has been in use for centuries.

Historically, the name Rina has been found in various ancient texts and records. In ancient Rome, the name Regina was commonly used among the aristocracy and was sometimes associated with the goddess Juno, the queen of the gods. In medieval Europe, the name Regina was popular among royalty and nobility, with several notable figures bearing the name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rina can be found in the 13th-century Italian work "Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri, where a character named Rina is mentioned. Another early reference to the name is in the 15th-century Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, which features a character named Rina.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rina. These include:

1. Rina Laser (1932-2005), an Israeli actress and singer.
2. Rina Zelyong (born 1982), a Japanese model and actress.
3. Rina Mahajan (born 1972), an Indian politician and former member of the Rajya Sabha.
4. Rina Mitra (born 1985), an Indian actress and model.
5. Rina Sawayama (born 1990), a Japanese-British singer and songwriter.

These are just a few examples of the diverse range of individuals who have carried the name Rina throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and time periods.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Rina was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Rina, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!