Reyna means queen — from the Spanish reina, the Y-spelling variant that carries the most direct royal title through Spanish warmth. La Reyna is the queen in every Spanish-speaking country. The Y-spelling creates visual distinction from Reina. Five letters of Spanish queenship, Y-sharp crowning, and the most direct royal title in Romance languages.
Latin regina (queen)→Spanish reina→Y-variant Reyna
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Spanish / Latin roots
Reyna is the Y-spelling variant of the Spanish Reina meaning queen. La Reyna is the queen in every Spanish-speaking country. The Y-spelling creates visual distinction from the standard Reina.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish Y-variant of Reina.
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Today
Reyna remains a beloved choice, ranking #613 in the US. 18,179 babies have been named Reyna since 1913.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Reyna?
2024peak year
Reyna has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #613, with about 488 babies named Reyna each year. In 2024, 538 babies received the name (ranked #562). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 18,179.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Reyna's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — queen-level achievement. People named Reyna tend to be regal, warm, and gifted at ruling with Spanish-language warmth.
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