Rhea
How to say it: REE-uh · /ˈriə/
From Greek 'Rhea', possibly from 'rheo' (to flow); in mythology, a Titan goddess and mother of the Olympian gods.
Rhea was the 620th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 452 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #536 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 | #620 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 452 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,334 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #536 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing now to its strongest showing yet, Rhea has made the 2020s its peak decade. It stands at that summit with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light and airy in two syllables, it carries soft sounds with a mythic resonance. Phoebe and Juno share its ancient grace.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rhea is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #390. Ireland: #85.
Famous people named Rhea
- Rhea Perlman (born 1948)American actress
- Rhea Kapoor (born 1987)Indian film producer
- Rhea Sharma (born 1995)Indian actress
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