Reda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Reda is of Arabic origin, meaning contentment or satisfaction. It has evolved from the Arabic root 'Riḍā', which has been used for centuries. The name symbolizes positive traits such as peace and fulfillment. It has no biblical relevance but has gained popularity in modern times, especially in Arabic-speaking countries.
The name Reda is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reda has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Reda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6487th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5970th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1784th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1478th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1652nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5836th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23498th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Reda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reda"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Reda comes from the Arabic root 'رضا' (Riḍā), which means 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'.
Meaning
contentment, satisfaction
Language Evolution
رضا (Riḍā), Reda
Historical Usage
The name Reda has been used in Arabic-speaking cultures for centuries and has gained popularity in various regions, especially in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Rida, Ridaa, Redah
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, Reda is often viewed positively, symbolizing a sense of peace and contentment.
Famous People
Reda Kacem, Reda El-Wakil
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Reda"
"Reda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6487th of 24088 | 177 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5970th of 23106 | 175 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1784th of 9107 | 384 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1478th of 9204 | 507 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1652nd of 12526 | 768 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5836th of 19264 | 135 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23498th of 35406 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Reda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Reda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
68.60% 946th/1379 |
75.87% 1795th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
80.59% 1254th/1556 |
59.54% 1401st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
43.46% 1240th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Reda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.