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Rheia

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Pronounced RAY-ah /ˈreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rhea (Rheia), the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, whose name is linked to 'flow; ease' and to the earth. Mythic and classical.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic Greek name: Rheia is Rhea, the earth-mother titaness - 'flowing' (said 'RAY-ah'). Classical and lyrical.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling of Rhea (Rheia), the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, whose name is linked to 'flow; ease' and to the earth. Mythic and classical.
U.S. rank (2025)#14562 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120112025

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

Rheia (Rhea) is the Greek titaness, mother of Zeus and the Olympians, linked to 'flow' and the earth. It reads mythic and lyrical - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'RAY-ah').

It appears rarely, next to Rhea. Rare, mythic, and classical.

Did you know? Rheia is a spelling of Rhea, the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, her name tied to 'flow; ease' and to the earth - a mythic, classical name (said 'RAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Rheia — Greek Rhea; titaness; 'flowing; earth mother'

Variations

RheaRiaRhaya

Nicknames

RheRia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rheia mean?

Rheia is a spelling of Rhea, the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, tied to 'flow; ease' and the earth.

How do you pronounce Rheia?

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

Is Rheia a boy or girl name?

Rheia is a girl's name.

How popular is Rheia?

Rheia is a rare name in the U.S.

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