Rheya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-uh / /ˈreɪ.ə/Sanskrit; English
Meaning
prosperous; a variant of Rhea
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Rheya is derived from 'Rhea,' which means 'prosperous' or 'flowing.' In English, it is often considered a modern variant of the name Rhea, which has roots in Greek mythology, where Rhea was the mother of the gods.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rhea
- Rheya
International Variants
- Rhea (Greek)
- Réia (Portuguese)
Famous people named Rheya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rheya was first seen in the United States in 2000. Rheya has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rheya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rheya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 40 |