
The short answer
Renata is a feminine name used in Italian and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Renatus." It ranked #481 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Renatus. The entry lists its usage as Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Renata ranked #481 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #481 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renata mean?
Behind the Name does not give Renata a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Renatus.
Is Renata a popular name?
Renata ranked #481 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Renata a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Renata appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Renata — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.