Reesa

♀ Girl

Pronounced REE-suh /ˈriː.sə/Medium

Meaning: Reesa is read as a feminine form of Reese/Rhys (Welsh 'ardor; enthusiasm; fiery') and sometimes as a short form of Theresa. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Reesa echoes Reese/Rhys, 'ardor' (said 'REE-suh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowWelsh, American

MeaningReesa is read as a feminine form of Reese/Rhys (Welsh 'ardor; enthusiasm; fiery') and sometimes as a short form of Theresa. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#14548 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1963

Total births (all-time)≈ 748

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

Reesa is read as a feminine form of Reese/Rhys ('ardor; enthusiasm') or a short of Theresa. Its routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft, warm, and rare (said 'REE-suh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and warm.

Did you know? Reesa reads as a feminine take on Reese/Rhys (Welsh 'ardor; fiery') or as a short form of Theresa — its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'REE-suh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Reesa — Reese/Rhys fem. or short Theresa; routes uncertain

Variations

ReeseRisaReesah

Nicknames

ReeReesie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reesa mean?

Reesa is read as a feminine form of Reese/Rhys ('ardor; enthusiasm') or a short of Theresa. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Reesa?

It's said REE-suh /ˈriː.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reesa a boy or girl name?

Reesa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Reesa?

Reesa is a rare name in the U.S.