Girl Name · Latin Origin
Regina
Regina is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Queen". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Regina often also consider Regena.
Regina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Regina to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Regina as R·E·G·I·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Regina is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Regina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Reginaa, Reginae, Reginay, Regin.
- Nicknames: Reg and R.
- Middle names: Pair Regina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Regina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Regena, Roxana, Rosana, Rosanna, Roxanna — full picks on the sibling names for Regina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Regina? Browse our names like Regina 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 Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means "Queen" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Regina?
Regina originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Regina a boy's or girl's name?
Regina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Regina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Regina sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Regina?
Names that share Regina's sound and style include Regena, Roxana, Rosana, Rosanna, Roxanna.
What middle names pair well with Regina?
Good middle-name fits for Regina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Regina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Regina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Regina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Regina share its rhythm without rhyming — Regena, Roxana, Rosana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.