Rena is a distinctive choice, ranked #2412 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rena in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2412
About the Name Rena
Rena is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1487 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1688 in 2000 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Rena is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rena
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Rena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rena in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rena is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1487 places over the last five years to #2412 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Rena is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
11
UK babies named Rena (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1487 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rena
Likely around 1 other Rena in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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