Rea

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Pronounced RAY-ah /ˈreɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rhea — from Greek, variously 'a flowing; a stream' and 'the earth'; the name of a Titaness, mother of the gods; also an Italian short form of Andrea; routes layered; we note the TitanessLow

In 30 seconds: A flowing; the earth: Rea spells Rhea — 'a flowing; the earth'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'RAY-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Rhea — from Greek, variously 'a flowing; a stream' and 'the earth'; the name of a Titaness, mother of the gods; also an Italian short form of Andrea; routes layered; we note the Titaness

U.S. rank (2025)#5363 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,873

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

Rea is a spelling of Rhea — from Greek, variously 'a flowing; a stream' and 'the earth' — the name of a Titaness, the mother of Zeus and the Olympian gods; it is also an Italian short form of Andrea (routes layered; we note the Titaness). A lyrical, classic name (said 'RAY-ah'; nickname Ree).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-flowing-and-the-earth at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rhea is variously 'a flowing; a stream' and 'the earth' in Greek — the name of a Titaness, mother of the gods — Rea is a spelling (also an Italian short form of Andrea), lyrical and classic (we note the Titaness; said 'RAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Rhea — Titaness noted; routes layered

Variations

RheaRiaRhia

Nicknames

Ree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rea mean?

Rea spells Rhea — Greek 'a flowing; the earth', the name of a Titaness; the routes are layered, and we note the Titaness.

How do you pronounce Rea?

It's said RAY-ah /ˈreɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rea a boy or girl name?

Rea is a girl's name.

How popular is Rea?

Rea is a rare name in the U.S.