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Rema

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Pronounced REE-muh /ˈriː.mə/Medium

Meaning: Read most often as a spelling of the Arabic Reema/Rima, 'white antelope; gazelle' — an image of grace. It also functions in English as a clipped short form of longer names. Routes vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful short name: Rema is usually read as Arabic Reema, 'white antelope' (said 'REE-muh'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningRead most often as a spelling of the Arabic Reema/Rima, 'white antelope; gazelle' — an image of grace. It also functions in English as a clipped short form of longer names. Routes vary, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14857 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191819072024

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

Rema is usually a spelling of the Arabic Reema (Rima), 'white antelope' — an animal long used in Arabic poetry as a figure of grace and gentle beauty. In English it also works as a clipped short form of longer names. The routes vary, which we note (said 'REE-muh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, graceful, and short.

Did you know? Rema most often points to the Arabic Reema — a white antelope or gazelle, a byword for grace. It also serves as a plain short form in English, which we note (said 'REE-muh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Rema — Arabic Reema/Rima 'white antelope'; also an English short form

Variations

ReemaRimaReem

Nicknames

ReeRemi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rema mean?

Rema is usually read as the Arabic Reema, 'white antelope; gazelle.' It also serves as a short form. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rema?

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

Is Rema a boy or girl name?

Rema is a girl's name.

How popular is Rema?

Rema is a rare name in the U.S.

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