Rhema

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-mah /ˈreɪ.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek rhema, 'a spoken word; an utterance' — a term meaningful in Christian theology (a word spoken by God). Used as a modern faith-inspired given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Greek name: Rhema means 'a spoken word; an utterance' (said 'RAY-mah'). Modern and meaningful.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek rhema, 'a spoken word; an utterance' — a term meaningful in Christian theology (a word spoken by God). Used as a modern faith-inspired given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10647 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

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

Rhema is Greek, 'a spoken word; an utterance,' a term drawn from Christian theology. As a given name it reads modern and meaningful, chosen mostly by faith-minded families — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAY-mah').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, faith-rooted, and modern.

Did you know? Rhema comes from the Greek for 'a spoken word; an utterance' — a term meaningful in Christian faith (a word spoken by God) — worn as a modern, faith-inspired name (said 'RAY-mah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Rhema — Greek 'spoken word'; Christian faith term

Variations

RehmaRhemahRima

Nicknames

RhemMah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhema mean?

Rhema is Greek for 'a spoken word; an utterance,' a term meaningful in Christian faith.

How do you pronounce Rhema?

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

Is Rhema a boy or girl name?

Rhema is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Rhema?

Rhema is a rare, recent name in the U.S.