Reva
How to say it: REE-vuh · /ˈrivə/
From Sanskrit, name of the Narmada River meaning 'one that moves' - also short form of Rebekah in the West.
Reva was the 1,148th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 97 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,022 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,148 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 97 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,252 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,022 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reva peaked in the 1920s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reva is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Reva
- Reva Beck Bosone (1895–1983)United States Congresswoman from Utah
- Reva Brooks (1913–2004)Canadian photographer
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