Reia

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Pronounced RAY-ah /ˈreɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ei- spelling of Rhea/Reya — from Greek Rhea, 'flowing; ease' (the Titaness, mother of the gods); also a modern -eia name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A flowing queen: Reia spells Rhea — 'flowing' (the mother of the gods). Soft, mythic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, American

Meaning-ei- spelling of Rhea/Reya — from Greek Rhea, 'flowing; ease' (the Titaness, mother of the gods); also a modern -eia name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5389 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 258

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

Reia is an -ei- spelling of Rhea/Reya — from Greek Rhea, linked to rheo, 'to flow', and to 'ease' (the Titaness, mother of Zeus and the Olympian gods; also a moon of Saturn) — and a modern -eia name (routes layered, which we note). A soft, mythic name; the -ei- styling personalizes it (said 'RAY-ah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, flowing-or-a-queen at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Rhea was the Titaness mother of the Greek gods, her name linked to 'flowing' and 'ease' — Reia is an -ei- spelling, soft and mythic (and a modern -eia name; the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Rhea — routes layered

Variations

RheaReyaReyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reia mean?

Reia spells Rhea — Greek 'flowing; ease' (the Titaness mother of the gods); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Reia?

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

Is Reia a boy or girl name?

Reia is a girl's name.

How popular is Reia?

Reia is a rare name in the U.S.