Alethea vs Rena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

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Popularity Comparison

Alethea Rank #2,655
Rena Rank #2,691

Alethea is more popular, ranked #2655 vs #2691 for Rena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alethea ___

  • Alethea Rose
  • Alethea Jane
  • Alethea Grace
  • Alethea Mae
  • Alethea Claire
  • Alethea Louise

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alethea

Calliope Phoebe Theron Evander Clio

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alethea or Rena more popular?

Alethea is more popular, ranked #2655 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Alethea and Rena mean?

Alethea means "truth" (Greek origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alethea and Rena boy or girl names?

Alethea is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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