How to say it
REIGN
reɪn
Feminine
Reign
Sovereignty, rule
What it means
An English word name from reign, 'royal rule or sovereignty.'
Reign is a bold word name meaning royal rule or sovereignty, from the Latin regnum by way of Old French. It belongs to the regal word-name set with King, Royal, and Saint, and got a celebrity boost when Kourtney Kardashian used it. It sounds just like Rain and Rein, so spelling matters. Confident and modern. Said RAYN.
How to spell Reign
The standard spelling is Reign. Common variants include Reigna, Raine, but Reign is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #349 in 2021, currently #452 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
Sounds like Rain and Rein.
- Spelling
A word name in the regal set with Royal and King.
Spelling variants
- Reigna
- Raine
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Common questions
- What does the name Reign mean?
- An English word name from reign, 'royal rule or sovereignty.'
- What does Reign mean in English?
- In English, Reign means "Sovereignty, rule." Reign is a bold word name meaning royal rule or sovereignty, from the Latin regnum by way of Old French. It belongs to the regal word-name set with King, Royal, and Saint, and got a celebrity boost when Kourtney Kardashian used it. It sounds just like Rain and Rein, so spelling matters. Confident and modern. Said RAYN.
- How do you pronounce Reign?
- Reign is pronounced reɪn. Say it as REIGN, with the stress on the "reign" syllable.
- How do you spell Reign?
- The standard spelling is Reign. Common spelling variants include Reigna, Raine.
- Is Reign a boy or girl name?
- Reign is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Reign?
- Reign ranked #452 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.