Rheya
Every Rheya since 2000 — 604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rheya
Rheya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,762 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 604 American babies have been named Rheya. Its peak came in 2023, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rheya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rheya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,762 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,804 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,132 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,184 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,246 |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,172 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,657 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,330 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,492 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,763 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,349 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,240 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,848 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,016 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,043 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,140 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,370 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,646 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,453 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,150 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,242 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,701 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,910 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,355 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,011 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rheya in 2025?
Rheya ranked #3,762 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rheya?
604 babies have been named Rheya in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rheya most popular?
Rheya peaked in 2023, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Rheya a boy or girl name?
Rheya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rheya rising or falling?
Rheya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.