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UK girl's name

Reona

Uncommon feminine Japanese name meaning "lady of grace and peace".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Reona. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reona ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Reona.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Reona mean?

The given name Reona is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the early 20th century. The name is believed to be a combination of the Japanese words "reo," meaning "sound" or "melody," and "na," which can signify various concepts such as a feminine ending, beauty, or grace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reona can be found in historical records from the Taisho period (1912-1926) in Japan. During this era, the name gained popularity as a symbolic representation of the melodious and harmonious qualities associated with its meaning.

Reona has been a relatively uncommon name throughout history, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One of the earliest documented figures with this name was Reona Kobayashi (1905-1983), a Japanese author and poet known for her lyrical works that captured the essence of nature and the changing seasons.

Another prominent figure named Reona was Reona Esaki (1925-2012), a Japanese-born American physicist and Nobel laureate. Esaki made groundbreaking contributions to the field of semiconductor physics, particularly in the development of the Esaki diode, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1973.

In the realm of performing arts, Reona Hirota (born 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer who has appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and stage productions. Her talent and versatility have earned her recognition and a dedicated fan base.

Moving to the world of sports, Reona Katsuki (born 1991) is a Japanese professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the international circuit. She has won several singles and doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit and has represented Japan in various team competitions.

Another individual worth mentioning is Reona Sumi (born 1996), a Japanese professional wrestler known by her ring name Reona. She has competed in various promotions, including World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she has held multiple championships and gained a reputation for her technical prowess and high-flying maneuvers.

While the name Reona has remained relatively uncommon, its melodious sound and symbolic meaning have endured over time, as evidenced by the diverse range of individuals who have borne this name throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Reona by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reona 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
2010s #5591 3 1

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FAQ

Reona: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Reona was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Reona most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Reona in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reona?

Uncommon feminine Japanese name meaning "lady of grace and peace".

How many people are called Reona in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Reona across the 1 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.