Rea
Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 17 babies have been named Rea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rea is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,994 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,994
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rea is also used as a girl name, ranked #6925.
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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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