Rina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Rina is an Ancient Greek name meaning “pure”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.94% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Rina
Rina is a name with multiple potential linguistic origins, most notably appearing in Ancient Greek as a term related to purity. It is frequently identified as a short form of longer names containing the same phonetic elements, appearing independently in various linguistic contexts. Throughout history, it has served as an elegant, concise identifier in several distinct cultures, each maintaining different etymological associations. This versatility has allowed the name to function as a standalone entity in modern usage.
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Gender Usage of the Name Rina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Rina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.94% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Rina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Rina is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 82K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 210K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 55K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 381K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Rina ranked #3,725 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,384 in 2024 — a drop of 1,341 places. Rina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #719 in 1944. Its lowest recorded position was #3,760 in 2015. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1443 places (from #2,282 to #3,725).
Characteristics of the Name Rina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- R — Girl Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Rina is defined by two syllables with an initial-syllable stress and a soft vowel-dominant finish. This name is associated with the Rina character in various global pop culture contexts, appearing frequently in contemporary Japanese media. Its gentle flow and melodic tone contribute to a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Rina
Middle names used with RinaMethodology
Rina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Rina Isabel · Rina Maria · Rina Marie · Rina Esperanza · Rina ElizabethView all 45 girl middle names.
- Total 60 middle names used with Rina
- 3 boy middle names used with Rina
- 8 unisex middle names used with Rina
Middle name suggestions for RinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Rina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Rina Moore · Rina Mills · Rina Marsh · Rina Marks · Rina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Rina
Sound Like Rina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Renee · Rena · Wren · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Rina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Riona · Reina · Raina · View all 16 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Rebecca · Ruth · Rachel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Rina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Rina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Rina"Methodology
A female given name from Ancient Greek
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How to Spell Rina in ASL
- R
- i
- n
- a
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