Rhea

Rhea is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 484 girls in the United States.

Rhea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rhea

Rhea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rhea first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #363 in 1893, and in 2024 484 babies received the name — 19,281 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rhea in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#363 in 1893
Peak year
2023
Babies named Rhea in 2024
484
Total since 1880
19,281

Rhea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#302 in 2000
Babies named Rhea in 2025
109
Total since 1996
2,895

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rhea mean?

The meaning of Rhea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rhea a boy or girl name?

Rhea is a girl name. In 2024, 484 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rhea?

Rhea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rhea?

Rhea first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #363 in 1893, and 484 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].