Back to Baby Names

Nina vs Regina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Nina Rank #321
Regina Rank #340

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 vs #340 for Regina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nina or Regina more popular?

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do Nina and Regina mean?

Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Nina and Regina boy or girl names?

Nina is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons