Rea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
10% Masculine / 90% Feminine
Meaning:
Rea means 'vision' or 'to see'.
Meaning of the Name Rea
Rea is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'reaya', which means 'vision' or 'to see'. Rea is also associated with the Greek mythological figure Rhea, who was the mother of the gods. The name Rea has a strong and powerful meaning, symbolizing foresight, intuition, and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Rea
The popularity for the name Rea peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 29 births, which ranked number 3,519 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Rea had the most female births in 1958 with 29, which ranked number 2,073 out of 7,027 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 14, which ranked number 2,165 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rea has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 23 births, an increase of 64.29%. Among females, Rea has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 23 births, an increase of 64.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rea
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- 10 Year Trend of Rea: 64.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rea: 64.29%
Popularity of Rea by State
Among females, Rea was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rea
- Total Births of Rea: 24 (5.09%)
- Female Births of Rea: 24 (5.09%)
Given the upward trend of Rea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.09% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rea have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.09%.