Rea

Q: Is Rea a boy or girl name?

Rea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #37994, and as a girl name it ranks #6925.

Q: How popular is the name Rea?

Rea is ranked #37994 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]

Boy Name #37,994 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rea is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AY.

Parents who love the name Rea often also consider Birger, Frazer, Americus .

Popularity Over Time

#37,994

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,994
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Reagan #1573 Reason #3007

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Also a Girl Name

Rea is also used as a girl name, ranked #6925.

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Similar Names

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Bjarne Boy Norse Cresencio Boy Latin crescere Felis Boy Latin Frazer Boy Scottish Fair Boy Old English fæger Birger Boy Old Norse bjarga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rea

Is Rea a boy or girl name?

Rea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37994. As a girl name, it is ranked #6925. Rea is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Rea?

Rea is pronounced r-AY.

How popular is the name Rea?

Rea is currently ranked #37994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Rea a common or rare name?

Rea is an uncommon name, ranked #37994 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rea

Rea is a boy name .

Is Rea a boy or girl name? Rea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,994 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,925. Rea is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rea is currently ranked #37,994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rea include Reagan, Reason . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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