Regina
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #395 in 2025 with 786 babies born.
History: From the Latin word meaning queen. Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven) is a title for the Virgin Mary. The city of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada was named for Queen Victoria. The name has a regal, classical feel.
Famous people named Regina: Regina King (actress)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Regina? About 1 in 4,235 babies born in 2025 were named Regina, or roughly 2.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Regina?
Regina has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength”.
How popular is Regina?
Regina ranked #395 in 2025 — given to 786 babies that year.
When was Regina most popular?
Regina peaked in 1962 with 5,003 babies registered that year.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Reginas in registered births are female.
Is the name Regina rising or falling in popularity?
Regina has risen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #432 in 2020 to #395 in 2025.
How long has Regina been recorded?
Regina appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.