Reva Girl

Popularity: #851 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REE-vah /ˈriː.və/

Origin: Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'one who is prosperous'; Hebrew: 'to flow'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reva has its roots in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "רֶבַע" (reva), meaning "to be fruitful" or "to be abundant." This Hebrew term has influenced various cultures and languages over time, leading to its adoption in different forms. The name made its way into English through the transliteration of Hebrew, particularly during periods of increased interest in biblical names and their meanings, such as during the Renaissance and the Reformation when Hebrew texts were more widely studied and translated into European languages.

Historically, the name Reva is associated with biblical contexts, although it does not appear prominently in major biblical texts. Its connection to themes of fertility and abundance resonates with various figures in the Hebrew Bible, where names often carry significant meanings related to one's character or destiny.

The name's usage can be traced back to the early modern period, as Jewish communities in Europe began to adopt Hebrew names that reflected their cultural heritage, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. Culturally, Reva embodies themes of prosperity and growth, which have been significant in Jewish tradition and symbolism.

Names that convey such meanings often hold a special place in familial and communal contexts, as they are believed to bestow blessings upon the bearer. The name may also have diminutive forms or variations in different cultures, but its core meaning remains tied to the concepts of abundance and fertility.

Overall, Reva reflects a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that underscores the importance of names in conveying identity and values.

Famous people named Reva

In this section, you will find notable people named Reva. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Reva who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Reva McEntire is a singer and actress best known for Fancy, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, and her role in Tremors.

Reva L. Schwartz is a notable figure in the field of psychology best known for her work on cognitive behavioral therapy.

Fictional characters named Reva

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Reva is a fictional character from the TV series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. She is a former Jedi youngling who becomes a key antagonist in the series, driven by a desire for revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Reva, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RheaRinaRaya

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reva. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RivaLeahEvaMiraNinaTovaZiva

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reva was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Reva has ranked as high as #664 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Reva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reva is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reva was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reva.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 97 0 97
2024 64 0 64
2023 62 0 62
2022 64 0 64
2021 62 0 62
2020 44 0 44
2019 75 0 75
2018 77 0 77
2017 61 0 61
2016 51 0 51
2015 67 0 67
2014 39 0 39
2013 57 0 57
2012 59 0 59
2011 45 0 45
2010 40 0 40
2009 43 0 43
2008 42 0 42
2007 55 0 55
2006 51 0 51
2005 42 0 42
2004 43 0 43
2003 47 0 47
2002 40 0 40
2001 28 0 28
2000 32 0 32
1999 26 0 26
1998 55 0 55
1997 33 0 33
1996 37 0 37
1995 36 0 36
1994 42 0 42
1993 48 0 48
1992 61 0 61
1991 76 0 76
1990 103 0 103
1989 134 0 134
1988 149 0 149
1987 132 0 132
1986 134 0 134
1985 115 0 115
1984 92 0 92
1983 43 0 43
1982 37 0 37
1981 36 0 36
1980 34 0 34
1979 36 0 36
1978 29 0 29
1977 44 0 44
1976 44 0 44
1975 39 0 39
1974 56 0 56
1973 48 0 48
1972 62 0 62
1971 71 0 71
1970 74 0 74
1969 72 0 72
1968 68 0 68
1967 72 0 72
1966 77 0 77
1965 93 0 93
1964 106 0 106
1963 101 0 101
1962 139 0 139
1961 120 0 120
1960 140 0 140
1959 137 0 137
1958 140 0 140
1957 161 0 161
1956 161 0 161
1955 172 0 172
1954 166 0 166
1953 136 0 136
1952 166 0 166
1951 175 0 175
1950 168 0 168
1949 154 0 154
1948 178 0 178
1947 173 0 173
1946 197 0 197
1945 181 5 176
1944 147 0 147
1943 195 0 195
1942 186 0 186
1941 193 0 193
1940 196 0 196
1939 190 0 190
1938 223 0 223
1937 206 0 206
1936 238 0 238
1935 226 0 226
1934 276 0 276
1933 239 0 239
1932 280 0 280
1931 252 0 252
1930 249 0 249
1929 266 0 266
1928 282 0 282
1927 307 0 307
1926 316 0 316
1925 315 0 315
1924 340 0 340
1923 307 0 307
1922 301 0 301
1921 351 0 351
1920 329 6 323
1919 291 0 291
1918 304 0 304
1917 289 0 289
1916 277 0 277
1915 260 0 260
1914 175 0 175
1913 164 0 164
1912 121 0 121
1911 95 0 95
1910 91 0 91
1909 72 0 72
1908 73 0 73
1907 79 0 79
1906 67 0 67
1905 56 0 56
1904 54 0 54
1903 37 0 37
1902 48 0 48
1901 49 0 49
1900 58 0 58
1899 37 0 37
1898 36 0 36
1897 36 0 36
1896 32 0 32
1895 16 0 16
1894 13 0 13
1893 9 0 9
1892 12 0 12
1891 11 0 11
1890 10 0 10
1889 6 0 6
1883 5 0 5

Top States for Reva (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 13
68%
TX 6
32%