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Rhema

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Pronounced RHEHM-a /ˈrhɛm.æ/Medium

Meaning: A saying, utterance, wordMedium

In 30 seconds: Rhema is an American name drawn from the Greek-derived word for a saying, utterance, or spoken word.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningA saying, utterance, word
U.S. rank (2025)#1766 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,270

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519812025

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

The name comes from the term rhema, meaning a saying or spoken word, a sense familiar from Christian usage where it refers to a word that is spoken aloud. As a given name it carries that meaning of an uttered or living word. It is used chiefly in American faith-influenced naming.

The soft opening and clear two-syllable shape give it a calm, deliberate sound. The American gospel singer Rhema Marvanne, known as a child prodigy, is a recent bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Rhema is 'a saying, utterance, word', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Rhema — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rhema Marvanne (2002–present)
    American gospel singer who gained attention as a child prodigy after the death of her mother.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhema mean?

Rhema is usually explained as meaning 'a saying, utterance, word' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Rhema?

It's commonly said RHEHM-a /ˈrhɛm.æ/.

Is Rhema a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rhema is used as a girl name.

How popular is Rhema?

In 2024, Rhema ranked #2090 in the U.S. for girls, with 92 births recorded.

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