Rhea
Rhea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹiː.ə/ · /ˈɹeɪə/
Meaning and origin of Rhea
- A female given name from Ancient Greek in occasional use.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ῥέα (Rhéa).
How popular is Rhea?
Since 1880, 19,737 girls and 408 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhea (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #1106 in 1903. In 2025 it ranked #639 for girls, with 452 babies given the name.
Rhea FAQ
What does the name Rhea mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek in occasional use. From Ancient Greek Ῥέα (Rhéa).
What is the origin of the name Rhea?
Rhea is listed as a name of Ancient Greek in occasional use origin.
How popular is the name Rhea?
Since 1880, 19,737 girls and 408 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhea (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #1106 in 1903. In 2025 it ranked #639 for girls, with 452 babies given the name.
Is Rhea a boy or girl name?
Rhea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,737 girls and 408 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.