Joi vs Rena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joi

Girl #2,591 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,591
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joi Rank #2,591
Rena Rank #2,691

Joi is more popular, ranked #2591 vs #2691 for Rena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joi ___

  • Joi Marie
  • Joi Elise
  • Joi Renee
  • Joi Nicole
  • Joi Louise
  • Joi Celeste

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 Joi

Bliss Hope Faith Grace Chance

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joi or Rena more popular?

Joi is more popular, ranked #2591 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Joi and Rena mean?

Joi means "joy, happiness" (Old French origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joi and Rena boy or girl names?

Joi is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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