Rhea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rhea originates from Greek mythology, meaning flow or ease. It evolved from Ancient Greek to Latin and then to Modern English. Rhea is characterized by its elegance and strength, with no biblical relevance. The name saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains a unique choice today.
The name Rhea is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Rhea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rhea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2529th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3013th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3538th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 531st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 677th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 903rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1306th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1197th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 738th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rhea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rhea"
Pronunciation
/ˈriːə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Rhea comes from Greek mythology, where Rhea was the mother of the gods and a Titaness. The name is derived from the Greek word 'rheia', meaning 'flow' or 'ease'.
Meaning
flow, ease
Language Evolution
Rhea (Ancient Greek), Rhea (Latin), Rhea (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Rhea gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, due to its mythological connections and aesthetic appeal.
Variants & Derivatives
Rheya, Rheauna, Rea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rhea is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with femininity and strength due to its mythological roots.
Famous People
Rhea Seehorn, an American actress known for her role in 'Better Call Saul'., Rhea Perlman, an American actress and author known for her role in 'Cheers'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rhea"
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 "Rhea"
"Rhea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2529th of 7545 | 167 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3013th of 6773 | 116 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3538th of 7552 | 98 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 531st of 9107 | 3,120 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 677th of 9204 | 1,993 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 903rd of 12526 | 2,335 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1173rd of 19264 | 1,613 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1306th of 27321 | 1,909 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1197th of 35406 | 3,057 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 738th of 30306 | 4,610 |
Regional Popularity of "Rhea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
69.40% 1642nd/2366 |
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| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rhea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.52% 418th/1416 |
26.47% 365th/1379 |
49.66% 1175th/2366 |
35.29% 403rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.25% 514th/1546 |
30.98% 482nd/1556 |
70.42% 1657th/2353 |
36.13% 559th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.06% 714th/2227 |
31.48% 765th/2430 |
48.86% 1394th/2853 |
34.59% 960th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.02% 1058th/2937 |
40.48% 1410th/3483 |
42.87% 1508th/3518 |
28.31% 1145th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.21% 1187th/3685 |
31.98% 1431st/4475 |
31.96% 1660th/5194 |
21.31% 1346th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.17% 1199th/4582 |
16.11% 832nd/5164 |
19.50% 1426th/7313 |
15.77% 1177th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.21% 805th/3984 |
13.04% 585th/4487 |
12.94% 883rd/6822 |
10.56% 663rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rhea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rhea" 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.