Regina

Regina is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “queen.” In 2024 it was given to 911 girls in the United States.

Regina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“queen”
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒiːnə/

About the name Regina

Regina belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “queen” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Regina first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #80 in 1967, and in 2024 911 babies received the name — 183,476 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Regina in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#80 in 1967
Peak year
1962
Babies named Regina in 2024
911
Total since 1880
183,476

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Regina mean?

Regina means “queen” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Regina a boy or girl name?

Regina is a girl name. In 2024, 911 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Regina?

Regina comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Regina?

Regina first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #80 in 1967, and 911 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Regina?

Regina is pronounced /ɹɪˈd͡ʒiːnə/ (IPA).

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