Girl
Rena
peace, joyful song
About Rena
Simple elegance defines this understated choice that packs surprising versatility into just four letters. Its brevity makes it powerful and memorable, never getting lost in introductions or forgotten after first meetings. The name's clean lines and straightforward pronunciation make it universally accessible across different languages and cultures. Despite its simplicity, it carries a gentle warmth that feels welcoming and approachable. This choice works exceptionally well in professional settings while maintaining sweetness for childhood years. Its compact nature makes it ideal for creating distinctive monograms and fits perfectly on forms with limited character spaces. The name's timeless quality means it won't feel dated as trends shift and evolve over the decades ahead.
Popularity of the Name Rena
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #174 | ||
| 1881 | #155 | ||
| 1882 | #160 | ||
| 1883 | #162 | ||
| 1884 | #190 | ||
| 1885 | #153 | ||
| 1886 | #185 | ||
| 1887 | #159 | ||
| 1888 | #167 | ||
| 1889 | #181 | ||
| 1890 | #174 | ||
| 1891 | #182 | ||
| 1892 | #188 | ||
| 1893 | #190 | ||
| 1894 | #179 | ||
| 1895 | #198 | ||
| 1896 | #194 | ||
| 1897 | #200 | ||
| 1898 | #198 | ||
| 1899 | #198 | ||
| 1900 | #205 | ||
| 1901 | #192 | ||
| 1902 | #192 | ||
| 1903 | #195 | ||
| 1904 | #201 | ||
| 1905 | #219 | ||
| 1906 | #232 | ||
| 1907 | #228 | ||
| 1908 | #240 | #173 | |
| 1909 | #259 | ||
| 1910 | #241 | ||
| 1911 | #242 | ||
| 1912 | #249 | ||
| 1913 | #265 | ||
| 1914 | #262 | ||
| 1915 | #258 | ||
| 1916 | #255 | ||
| 1917 | #271 | ||
| 1918 | #276 | ||
| 1919 | #281 | ||
| 1920 | #293 | ||
| 1921 | #283 | ||
| 1922 | #287 | ||
| 1923 | #295 | ||
| 1924 | #292 | ||
| 1925 | #312 | ||
| 1926 | #316 | ||
| 1927 | #323 | ||
| 1928 | #318 | ||
| 1929 | #322 | ||
| 1930 | #336 | ||
| 1931 | #346 | ||
| 1932 | #341 | ||
| 1933 | #350 | ||
| 1934 | #334 | ||
| 1935 | #339 | ||
| 1936 | #369 | ||
| 1937 | #332 | ||
| 1938 | #381 | ||
| 1939 | #361 | ||
| 1940 | #379 | ||
| 1941 | #382 | ||
| 1942 | #381 | ||
| 1943 | #365 | ||
| 1944 | #401 | ||
| 1945 | #391 | ||
| 1946 | #393 | ||
| 1947 | #407 | ||
| 1948 | #393 | ||
| 1949 | #402 | ||
| 1950 | #415 | ||
| 1951 | #420 | ||
| 1952 | #420 | ||
| 1953 | #421 | ||
| 1954 | #419 | ||
| 1955 | #402 | ||
| 1956 | #422 | ||
| 1957 | #429 | ||
| 1958 | #423 | ||
| 1959 | #430 | ||
| 1960 | #431 | ||
| 1961 | #429 | ||
| 1962 | #400 | ||
| 1963 | #442 | ||
| 1964 | #421 | ||
| 1965 | #454 | #434 | |
| 1966 | #464 | ||
| 1967 | #477 | ||
| 1968 | #472 | ||
| 1969 | #482 | ||
| 1970 | #498 | #440 | |
| 1971 | #522 | #455 | |
| 1972 | #525 | #539 | |
| 1973 | #597 | #494 | |
| 1974 | #590 | ||
| 1975 | #577 | #448 | |
| 1976 | #645 | ||
| 1977 | #611 | #596 | |
| 1978 | #634 | #604 | |
| 1979 | #695 | #615 | |
| 1980 | #607 | #475 | |
| 1981 | #627 | #606 | |
| 1982 | #597 | #420 | |
| 1983 | #668 | #605 | |
| 1984 | #740 | ||
| 1985 | #843 | ||
| 1986 | #875 | ||
| 1987 | #902 | ||
| 1988 | #898 | ||
| 1989 | #978 | ||
| 1992 | #605 | ||
| 2002 | #755 | ||
| 2004 | #821 | ||
| 2019 | #808 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Rena
Names Similar to Rena
Nicknames for Rena
- Ren
- Renny
- Rey
- Rennie
- Nana
Famous People Named Rena
| Rena Inoue | Japanese-American figure skater |
| Rena Mero | Sable - Former WWE wrestler and model |
| Rena Marlette Lesnar | Sable - Former WWE wrestler and model |
| Rena Lovelis | American musician |
| Rena Murakami | Japanese volleyball player |
| Rena Dang | Vietnamese-American YouTube personality |
| Rena Strober | American actress and singer |
| Rena Kato | Japanese singer and former AKB48 member |
| Rena Takeshita | Japanese model and actress |
| Rena Wang | Chinese-American entrepreneur |
| Rena Tanaka | Japanese actress |
| Rena Matsui | Japanese singer |
| Rena Takeda | Japanese actress and model |
| Rena Sofer | American actress |
| Rena Owen | New Zealand actress |
| Rena Watanabe | Japanese judoka |
Characters Named Rena
| Rena Ryuuguu | "Higurashi When They Cry" anime and manga character |
| Rena Sayers | "Star Ocean - Till the End of Time" video game character |
| Rena Hauser | "The Good Wife" TV series character |
| Rena Ryugu | "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" anime character |
| Rena Meiren | "Tales of Eternia" video game character |
| Rena Rouge | Alya Césaire - "Miraculous Ladybug" animated series character |
| Rena Yadav | "Indian Matchmaker" TV series participant |
| Rena Yoroi | "Naruto" anime character |
| Rena Aoi | "Gleipnir" anime and manga character |
| Rena Hayami | "White Album 2" anime and visual novel character |
| Rena Akikawa | "Rena the Snow Queen" manga character |
| Rena Mamiya | "Domestic Girlfriend" manga and anime character |
| Rena Kamikita | "Hanasaku Iroha" anime character |
| Rena Kariu | "ReLIFE" manga and anime character |
| Rena Kuroki | "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected" anime character |
| Rena Tian | "Genshin Impact" video game character |
| Rena Lanford | "Star Ocean - The Second Story" video game character |