Renata

Renata - A very unique female name

Renata appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1453. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Renata and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Renata? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Renata. The baby girl name Renata was given to 594 baby girls in 2025, ranking #481 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,194 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Renata peaked in popularity 46 years ago in 1980 on position 337.

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Renata is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Renata is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #181 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,205.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Renata is where you live.

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Renata origin and meaning

Latin, via Italian, Spanish and Polish use

'Reborn' — feminine of Renatus (Latin re-, again, + natus, born)

Renata is the feminine of the late Latin name Renatus, 'born again', a name with early Christian resonance, kept alive in Italy, Spain, Poland and Latin America. Opera singers Renata Tebaldi and Renata Scotto made it glamorous in the 20th century. US use is small but currently rising.

Attested etymology

Renata is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Renata, pop culture references for the name Renata and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Renata

We've found the following names that sound similar to Renata, sorted by popularity.

Rhonda / Ronda / Randi / Renita / Randy / Randa / Randee / Raymond / Ramonita / Renada /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Renata

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Renata a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Renata?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

reh-NAH-tuh · /rɛˈnɑtə/

Around the world

• Renata (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian.
• Renata (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Renata (Polish) — Used as-is in Polish.
• Renée (French) — The French feminine form of the same Latin name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Renatta — Doubled-t spelling.

Nicknames: RenaNata

Famous bearers

• Renata Scotto — Italian opera soprano (1934–2023) Contemporary
• Renata Tebaldi — Italian opera soprano, famed rival of Maria Callas (1922–2004) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Renata offers operatic, cosmopolitan elegance and a lovely meaning — reborn — for a fresh start. It is familiar across Europe and Latin America yet rare in US classrooms.

Worth knowing

• It may be shortened to Rena, which is a separate name to many ears.