Regina
Pronunciation: [ r-ihj-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Regina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 489 babies have been named Regina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Regina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,234 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,234
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"sunray, shining light"
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Greek phileo origin
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About the Name Regina
Regina is a boy name .
Is Regina a boy or girl name? Regina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,234 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #340. Regina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Regina is currently ranked #20,234 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Regina include Reg, Regi, Regiy, Regiie, Rey, Reie, and Regkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Regina include Reginald . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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