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Rea
GirlMeaning of Rea: Greek: 'poppy'
Rea is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5103rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1894th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5103
24 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1894
15 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,063
First recorded 1892 · peak 1958
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
9% boys · 91% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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