Sibling names for Rena
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Rena usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Rena, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Rena
Brother names for Rena
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius | #1,908 | 413 | 1980s | |
| Guy | wood (Germanic, probable); Hebrew 'valley' | #1,637 | 571 | 1950s |
| Claude | #3,044 | 186 | 1920s | |
| Napoleon | #4,651 | 71 | 1920s | |
| Fritz | #2,727 | 263 | 1950s | |
| Luther | "people" + "army" | #1,464 | 603 | 1920s |
| Hugh | mind, heart, spirit | #732 | 1,671 | 1920s |
| Ira | watchful (Hebrew, traditional); or Slavic Irene | #822 | 1,389 | 1920s |
| Amos | carried, borne (by God) (biblical) | #730 | 2,097 | 1920s |
Rena's era
Rena ranked #2,402 for girls in 2025, against #2,732 in 2015. Its best year was 1885, at #153. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Rena included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Rena
These names follow Rena's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Rena. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Rena's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Rena's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Rena or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Rena itself are excluded.