Mara vs Reina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reina

Girl #553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Spanish from Latin Regina

Cultural Roots

Spanish Japanese Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rei

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Reina Rank #553

Reina is more popular, ranked #553 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Reina ___

  • Reina Sofia
  • Reina Isabel
  • Reina Luna
  • Reina Marie
  • Reina Jade
  • Reina Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Reina

Mateo Diego Luna Paloma Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Reina more popular?

Reina is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Mara and Reina mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Reina means "queen" (Spanish from Latin Regina origin).

Are Mara and Reina boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Reina is primarily a girl name.

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