Rea

Q: Is Rea a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Rea?

Rea is ranked #6925 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]

Girl Name #6,925 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rea is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AY.

Parents who love the name Rea often also consider Ditya, Faelyn, Ahitana .

Popularity Over Time

#6,925

Current Rank

Peaked 1958 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,925
Total SSA Count: 17

Alternative Spellings

Reagan #244

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Also a Boy Name

Rea is also used as a boy name, ranked #37994.

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Similar Names

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Elka Girl German Adelaya Girl Old German adal Faelyn Girl Celtic/English Ahitana Girl Polynesian tana

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rea

Is Rea a boy or girl name?

Rea is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6925. As a boy name, it is ranked #37994. 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 #6925 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Rea a common or rare name?

Rea is an uncommon name, ranked #6925 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rea

Rea is a girl name .

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

Rea is currently ranked #6,925 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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