Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Flowing; goddess of fertility and motherhood., Poppy, Earth
Pronunciation: REE-uh, /ˈriː.ə/, R EY
Popularity Rank: #13,158
Derived from the Greek word 'rheo' meaning 'to flow', Rea is also a goddess in Greek mythology who is associated with fertility and motherhood.
The name Rea is of Greek origin and means Flowing; goddess of fertility and motherhood., Poppy, Earth, In Greek Myth, Rhea was an Earth Mother, Following, Victor, To Flow, River, Stream, Flower Name for Poppy, Warrior, Rich or from hadria, Gem, Goddess Lakshmi, Graceful, Singer (1). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rea is commonly found in South Africa, Italy, United States of America, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: REE-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈriː.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Rea is recorded 3,572 times globally, ranking it as the 13,158th most common name worldwide.
Rea is most prevalent in South Africa, with 657 occurrences, making it the 2,697th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Rea is found among 1 in every 191 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,697 | 1 : 3,569 |
| Italy | #4,784 | 1 : 4,022 |
| United States of America | #9,032 | 1 : 7,764 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,322 | 1 : 12,741 |
| United Kingdom | #3,554 | 1 : 2,636 |
| Croatia | #434 | 1 : 191 |
| Finland | #831 | 1 : 752 |
| Philippines | #801 | 1 : 1,537 |
| Albania | #700 | 1 : 483 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,815 | 1 : 10,154 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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