Names That Mean Queen

Regina

Latin

"queen"

A classic name with regal elegance--Queen Victoria, like other queens, had Regina appended to her name. She was a Top 100 name in the 1960s. St. Regina was a third century virgin martyr and her name…

Reina

Spanish, Yiddish or Japanese

"queen; pure; wise"

An appellation for the Virgin Mary, "Queen of the apostles." After three years off the US popularity charts, Reina rejoined the list in 2014, though it lags behind alternate spellings Raina, Rayna,…

Tiana

Diminutive form of Tatiana

A pretty princess-connected choice, with a compact, no-frills appearance, Tiana's debut in the US charts was likely thanks to actress Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant making her own debut in the 1975 movie…

Raina

Slavic and German variation of Regina

"queen"

Strong and solid, with a touch of foreign intrigue, it's the most popular of the rain-related names, with a variety of pronunciations—RAY-na, rah-EE-na, or RY-na. Alternate spellings Reyna and Rayna…

Malka

Hebrew

"queen"

Nonbiblical Hebrew name used as an affectionate nickname since the Middle Ages.

Rhiannon

Welsh

"divine queen"

Strong and outdoorsy, yet pretty and queenly, Rhiannon was a once obscure Welsh name, brought into the mainstream in 1976, following Fleetwood Mac's flash hit song of the same title. It stormed into…

Juno

Latin

"queen of the heavens; young"

Juno is an ancient name that feels as fresh as if it had been minted, well, not yesterday, but in 2007. Since the release of the popular indie film Juno , this lively but strong Roman goddess name…

Malky

Diminutive of Malka, Hebrew

"queen"

Cute, old-world nickname virtually unknown outside of the Jewish community.

Raine

French

"queen"

Attracted attention as the stepmother of Princess Diana.

Queen

Word name

"queen"

Queen has seen a revival in recent times, reaching its record high in 2018 with 280 births — it has remained steady since then. Previously, Queen saw a peak in the 1920s, but its origins go back even…

Rainey

Word name or diminutive of Regina, Latin

"queen"

Has an old-time country feeling, perhaps due to Ma Rainey, considered the "Mother of the Blues". This is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year, with half as many…

Malika

Arabic

"master"

Malika is an attractive multi-cultural name--it is also a pet form of Amalia in Hungary. Malika Haqq is an actress who is one of Khloe Kardashian's BFFs on Keeping Up With the Kardashians .

Morrigan

Irish

"phantom queen"

The mythological Morrigan was the ancient goddess of war, often symbolized by a crow. Besides being a name, this is also used as a proper noun preceded by an article: the Morrigan, defined as a…

Rainy

Word name or diminutive of Regina, Latin

"queen"

The Rainy spelling puts this name firmly in word name territory, an appealing option following the rise of Stormi. Rainey is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year,…

Reine

French

"queen"

This regal French name is a descendant of the Latin Regina, as is the Spanish Reina. Reine is also a male name in Scandinavia.

Syaire

Variation of Zaire or Sire, Kongo, English

"the river that swallows all rivers; noble, king, queen"

A fast rising choice for boys in 2025, Syaire has additionally been used for a small number of girls. Derived from the name of a now-dissolved Central African state, or from the word name Sire, it…

Reggie

Diminutive of Regina, Latin

"queen"

Boyish short form of Regina, which is so clunky it's cool. Reggie has a retro charm that feels fresh again. Female Reggies include Reggie Rocket from Rocket Power , adding a sporty, spunky vibe to…

Belkis

Spanish, Arabic, Urdu

"Queen of Sheba"

Form of Bilqis used in Latin America

Reginae

Variation of Regina, Latin

"queen"

Reginae is a feminine name with Latin origins, essentially a variant of Regina meaning 'queen'. The added 'e' gives the name a distinctive pronunciation and appearance while maintaining its regal…