Rena

Rena is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “Reindeer and Clean, pure.” In 2024 it was given to 64 girls in the United States.

Rena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“Reindeer and Clean, pure”

About the name Rena

Rena belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “Reindeer and Clean, pure” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #153 in 1885, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 39,048 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#153 in 1885
Peak year
1962
Babies named Rena in 2024
64
Total since 1880
39,048

Rena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1688 in 2000
Babies named Rena in 2025
4
Total since 1996
136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rena mean?

Rena means “Reindeer and Clean, pure” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rena a boy or girl name?

Rena is a girl name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rena?

Rena comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Rena?

Rena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #153 in 1885, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

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