Rhea: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: rh-eh-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Rhea carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rhea is a timeless and elegant name with ancient origins in Greek mythology. It is believed to mean 'flowing' or 'flowing stream,' derived from the Ancient Greek words rheo, meaning 'to flow,' and éra, meaning 'ground.' The name is associated with fertility, motherhood, and the natural world. In Greek mythology, Rhea was a Titan and the mother of several gods and goddesses, including Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, and Hades. This maternal title emphasizes the importance of motherhood and family, making it a beautiful name for baby girls. Rhea has been a moderately popular name throughout its history. It consistently ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the US until the mid-20th century. After a decline in popularity, Rhea has once again entered the top 1000 baby names list in recent years, .

Rhea Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Rhea is currently #1115 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Rhea is currently #604 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Rhea is currently #576 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Rhea is currently #323 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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