Reda

♂ Boy

Pronounced REH-dah /ˈrɛ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rida — from Arabic, 'contentment; satisfaction; acceptance; the pleasure of God'Low

In 30 seconds: Contentment; satisfaction; God's pleasure: Reda spells Rida. Crisp, serene, and warm (said 'REH-dah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Rida — from Arabic, 'contentment; satisfaction; acceptance; the pleasure of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#7141 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 358

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

Reda is a spelling of Rida — from Arabic, 'contentment; satisfaction; acceptance; the pleasure of God' (a cherished spiritual state). A crisp, serene name across North Africa (said 'REH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in North African and Arab families. Rare, contentment-and-God's-pleasure at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Rida means 'contentment; satisfaction; acceptance; the pleasure of God' in Arabic — Reda is a North African spelling, crisp and serene (said 'REH-dah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Rida — Arabic etymology

Variations

RidaRidhaReda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reda mean?

Reda spells Rida — Arabic 'contentment; satisfaction; the pleasure of God'.

How do you pronounce Reda?

It's said REH-dah /ˈrɛ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reda a boy or girl name?

Reda is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Reda?

Reda is a rare name in the U.S.