Rua

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Pronounced ROO-ah /ˈru.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Irish rua ('red; red-haired') and the Spanish/Portuguese rua ('a street'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Red-haired; a street: Rua is Irish/Spanish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ROO-ah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowIrish, Spanish

MeaningVariously from the Irish rua ('red; red-haired') and the Spanish/Portuguese rua ('a street'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7081 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 73

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

Rua comes variously from the Irish rua ('red; red-haired') and the Spanish/Portuguese rua ('a street'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ROO-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish and Hispanic families. Rare, red-haired at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rua is variously 'red; red-haired' in Irish and 'a street' in Spanish/Portuguese — a crisp, simple name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROO-ah').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Rua — Irish/Spanish; routes layered

Variations

RuadhRoua

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rua mean?

Rua is variously 'red; red-haired' (Irish) and 'a street' (Spanish/Portuguese); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rua?

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

Is Rua a boy or girl name?

Rua is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Rua?

Rua is a very rare name in the U.S.