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UK girl's name

Reana

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Reina.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2783, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Reana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Reana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reana ranked #2783 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Reana.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2783

2001

Births in 2001

5

Latest year

Peak year

2001

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Reana mean?

The name Reana has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "reena," which means "debt" or "obligation." The name was likely used in ancient India to symbolize a sense of duty or responsibility.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Reana, although it is not commonly associated with any specific deity or character. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been used in certain ancient Sanskrit texts or scriptures, but its widespread use in religious contexts is not well documented.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reana can be traced back to the medieval period in India. It was used as a personal name among various communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of the subcontinent. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals from scholarly or literary backgrounds.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Reana was Reana Devi, a 14th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her works on philosophy and spirituality.

Another prominent individual with this name was Reana Kumari, a 16th-century Indian princess and warrior from the Rajput clan of Jaipur. She gained fame for her bravery and military prowess in battles against invading forces, and her name became associated with courage and strength.

In the 19th century, Reana Bai was a celebrated Indian dancer and courtesan from the state of Uttar Pradesh. She was renowned for her mastery of the classical Indian dance form Kathak and her patronage of the arts.

During the 20th century, Reana Sinha was an Indian social activist and educator who worked tirelessly to promote women's rights and education in rural areas of Bihar. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to uplifting underprivileged communities.

Another notable figure with the name Reana was Reana Kapoor, an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1960s and 1970s. She was praised for her graceful performances and her contributions to the Indian film industry.

While the name Reana has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has also been adopted by various communities around the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its origins in the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Reana over time

The chart below shows babies named Reana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reana, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2001, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Reana
01345199920002001

Decades

Reana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #2783 5 1
1990s #3900 3 1

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FAQ

Reana: questions and answers

How popular is the name Reana in the UK right now?

In 2001, Reana was ranked #2783 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Reana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Reana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reana?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Reina.

How many people are called Reana in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Reana across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.