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Regina is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘queen’ in Latin (or Italian). It was in use as a Christian name from early times, and was borne by a 2nd-century saint." It ranked #395 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘queen’ in Latin (or Italian). It was in use as a Christian name from early times, and was borne by a 2nd-century saint. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Italian, Spanish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Regina ranked #395 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 | #395 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Regina in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means "queen", according to Behind the Name.
Is Regina a popular name?
Regina ranked #395 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Regina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Regina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Regina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
