Girl · #9,445 in 2026

Rheia

In Greek mythology, Rhea, Rhia or Rheia was one of the Titans, the children of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). She was the sister and wife of Cronus, and by him was the mother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus.

  • Greek Mythology
Current Rank
#9,445
Peak Rank
#5,953 (2021)
Total Babies
105
5-Yr Trend
-33%
2011
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#5953
Peak Rank
105
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rheia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Greek mythology, Rhea, Rhia or Rheia was one of the Titans, the children of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). She was the sister and wife of Cronus, and by him was the mother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek Mythology
Etymology
Some ancient etymologists derived Rhea ( Ῥέα ) (by metathesis ) from ἔρα ( éra , 'ground', 'earth'); the same is suggested also by Ioannes Stamatakos. Other roots have been suggested by modern scholarship but Hjalmar Frisk considers a convincing etymology to be lacking. A different tradition, embodied in Plato and in Chrysippus , connected the word with ῥέω ( rhéo , 'flow, discharge'), Alternatively, the name Rhea may be connected with words for the pomegranate : ῥόα ( rhóa ), and later ῥοιά ( rhoiá ). [ citation needed ] The name Rhea may ultimately derive from a Pre-Greek or Minoan source. A

The Story of Rheia

Rheia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 20 Rheias were born — ranking #5,953 that year. As of 2026, Rheia ranks #9,445 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 105 Rheias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Rheia

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Rheia. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Rheia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rheia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Ruh
  • Wra
  • Rugh
  • Rra
  • Hra
  • Wrah
  • Awra
  • Rih
  • Reh
  • Riw
  • Raw
  • Ray

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rheia

What does the name Rheia mean?
In Greek mythology, Rhea, Rhia or Rheia was one of the Titans, the children of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). She was the sister and wife of Cronus, and by him was the mother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus.
What is the origin of the name Rheia?
Rheia has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.
How popular is Rheia in 2026?
In 2026, Rheia ranks #9,445 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Rheia most popular?
Rheia reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,953 that year with 20 babies given the name.
Is Rheia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rheia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rheia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rheia include Annese, Artensia, Bernitha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Rheia?
Common variants and related forms of Rheia include Rhea, Rheie. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Rheia

Rheia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 105 births in the dataset. Rheia's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,953. Use the chart and map above to compare Rheia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.