Berea

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Pronounced buh-REE-uh /bəˈriː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Berea is a place name from the New Testament: the Macedonian city (Greek Beroia) whose people, in the Book of Acts, are praised for examining the scriptures carefully. Its older etymology is uncertain; as a given name it is a modern, faith-flavored pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A place name from Acts: Berea was the city whose people searched the scriptures (said 'buh-REE-uh'). Gentle and faith-flavored.

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Origin LowGreek, Biblical

MeaningBerea is a place name from the New Testament: the Macedonian city (Greek Beroia) whose people, in the Book of Acts, are praised for examining the scriptures carefully. Its older etymology is uncertain; as a given name it is a modern, faith-flavored pick.

U.S. rank (2024)#13691 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Berea (Greek Beroia) was a city in ancient Macedonia, named in the Book of Acts for citizens who examined the scriptures with care. Its deeper etymology is uncertain, which we note. As a girls' name it reads as a gentle, faith-flavored place name (said 'buh-REE-uh').

It appears very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and soft.

Did you know? In the Book of Acts, the people of Berea are praised for weighing what they heard against the scriptures — which is why 'Berean' still means a careful reader (said 'buh-REE-uh').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Berea — Biblical place (Acts); Greek Beroia; deeper etymology uncertain

Variations

BeroeaBerreaBeria

Nicknames

BeaRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Berea mean?

Berea is a place name — a Macedonian city in the Book of Acts. Its older etymology is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Berea?

It's said buh-REE-uh /bəˈriː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Berea a boy or girl name?

Berea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Berea?

Berea is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.