UK girl's name
Rinesa
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from an old Germanic root.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rinesa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rinesa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 7 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2001 to 2012. 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.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Rinesa. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rinesa ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 7 girls were registered as Rinesa.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rinesa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
7 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Rinesa mean?
The name Rinesa is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, derived from the word "Rinas," which means "grace" or "elegance." This name gained popularity during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over present-day Iran, Turkey, and parts of Central Asia between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rinesa can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions from the reign of King Darius the Great, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522 BCE to 486 BCE. These inscriptions mention a noble woman named Rinesa, who was part of the royal court.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE, the name Rinesa was associated with literary figures and scholars. One notable bearer of this name was Rinesa al-Nishaburi, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE.
In the Islamic era, the name Rinesa gained religious significance, as it was believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Rin," which means "pure" or "virtuous." This connection made the name popular among Muslim families, particularly in regions influenced by Persian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rinesa. One of the most famous was Rinesa Khatun, a 13th-century Persian princess and poet who was renowned for her contributions to literature. Another notable figure was Rinesa Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and patron of the arts, who was known for her support of artists and intellectuals.
In the realm of literature, Rinesa Ghazvini was a prominent 12th-century Persian poet whose works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and beauty. Rinesa Amiri, a 14th-century Persian historian and scholar, is also remembered for her extensive writings on the history and culture of the region.
During the medieval period, the name Rinesa was also found in various regions of the Middle East, including modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, where it was influenced by the rich cultural exchanges between different civilizations in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rinesa over time
The chart below shows babies named Rinesa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rinesa, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rinesa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rinesa 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 | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3648 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Rinesa
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rinesa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rinesa in the UK right now?
In 2012, Rinesa was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rinesa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 7 babies registered as Rinesa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rinesa?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from an old Germanic root.
How many people are called Rinesa in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Rinesa across the 5 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.