Girl Name · English Origin
Regena
Regena is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Strong counsel". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Regena often also consider Regina.
Regena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strong counsel
Origin: English naming roots help connect Regena to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Regena as R·E·G·E·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Regena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Regena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Regenaa, Regenae, Regenay, Regen.
- Nicknames: Reg and R.
- Middle names: Pair Regena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Regena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Regina, Rosana, Rosanna, Roxana, Roseanna — full picks on the sibling names for Regena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Regena? Browse our names like Regena guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Regena
What does the name Regena mean?
Regena means "Strong counsel" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Regena?
Regena originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Regena?
Regena has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Regena a boy's or girl's name?
Regena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Regena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Regena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Regena?
Names that share Regena's sound and style include Regina, Rosana, Rosanna, Roxana, Roseanna.
What middle names pair well with Regena?
Good middle-name fits for Regena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Regena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Regena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Regena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Regena share its rhythm without rhyming — Regina, Rosana, Rosanna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.