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Rea

Rea: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉšeÉĒ/

Meaning and origin of Rea

  • A female given name.

How popular is Rea?

24U.S. babies in 2025
#1102peak rank (1910)
2,063babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,873 girls and 190 boys in the U.S. have been named Rea (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1102 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #2240 in 1918. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rea FAQ

What does the name Rea mean?

A female given name.

How popular is the name Rea?

Since 1880, 1,873 girls and 190 boys in the U.S. have been named Rea (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1102 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #2240 in 1918. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rea a boy or girl name?

Rea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,873 girls and 190 boys since 1880.

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