Gina

Gina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆdอกส’iหnษ™/

Meaning and origin of Gina

  • A female given name.
  • A diminutive of the female given name Georgina, from Ancient Greek.
  • A diminutive of the female given name Regina, from Latin.
  • A female given name from Italian.

Etymology

(name from Greek): Clipping of Georgina. * (name from Latin): Clipping of Regina. * (name from Italian): Italian Gina

How popular is Gina?

90U.S. babies in 2025
#54peak rank (1967)
153,461babies since 1880

Since 1880, 153,057 girls and 404 boys in the U.S. have been named Gina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #54 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1742 in 1972. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020256,372 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Gina

Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.

More Italian girl names

See all Italian names โ†’

Sibling name ideas for Gina

Sister and brother names that share Gina's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Gina FAQ

What does the name Gina mean?

A female given name. A diminutive of the female given name Georgina, from Ancient Greek. A diminutive of the female given name Regina, from Latin. A female given name from Italian. (name from Greek): Clipping of Georgina. * (name from Latin): Clipping of Regina. * (name from Italian): Italian Gina

What is the origin of the name Gina?

Gina is listed as a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Gina?

Since 1880, 153,057 girls and 404 boys in the U.S. have been named Gina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #54 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1742 in 1972. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gina a boy or girl name?

Gina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 153,057 girls and 404 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.