Rena
Meaning: Reborn, born again
Origin: Latin/Italian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #833
Total births: 783
History: Rena peaked in 1940s and 1950s Canada, a reborn or joyful song name popular across Ontario, the Maritimes, and British Columbia.
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| Current rank (2022) | #1353 |
| Babies named Rena in 2022 | 7 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 783 |
| Peak year | 1956 (23 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #194 |
| Years in records | 1917–2022 (76 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Rena
What does the name Rena mean?
Rena means “Reborn, born again” from Latin/Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Rena?
Rena has Latin/Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Reborn, born again”.
How popular is Rena in Canada?
Rena ranked #1353 in Canada in 2022 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Rena most popular?
Rena peaked in 1956 with 23 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Rena a boy or girl name?
Rena is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Renas in registered births are female.
How long has Rena been recorded in Canada?
Rena appears in birth records in Canada across 76 years — from 1917 through 2022.