Rhea

At a Glance

Meaning

Name of a Titan mother-goddess in Greek myth; the linguistic root is disputed, possibly linked to words for 'earth' or 'to flow'

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

REE-uhListen

Rhea is a girl's name from Ancient Greek, pronounced REE-uh, and it belongs to a Titan mother-goddess in Greek myth. It suits families drawn to an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, romantic, storybook feel. You may see it said that Rhea means 'flowing stream' or 'ease', but that isn't quite right: 'flowing stream' is just one of two competing ancient theories (the other links the name to 'earth'), and 'ease' isn't a standard scholarly meaning at all.

Meaning & Origin of Rhea

Meaning: Name of a Titan mother-goddess in Greek myth; the linguistic root is disputed, possibly linked to words for 'earth' or 'to flow'.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

A common claim: Rhea is said to mean 'flowing stream' or 'ease' Actually: 'Flowing stream' is only one of two competing ancient theories (the other links it to 'earth'); 'ease' is not a standard scholarly gloss at all.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rhea

Popularity of Rhea

Rhea ranked #616 in the U.S. in 2024, with 484 babies given the name. Its peak came much earlier, at #363 in 1893, when 56 babies were named Rhea.

Names Like Rhea

These names share Rhea’s style, era or origin.

• Ianthe
• Dafne
• Daphne
• Dorian
• Elaia
• Gaia

FAQ

What does the name Rhea mean?

Name of a Titan mother-goddess in Greek myth; the linguistic root is disputed, possibly linked to words for ‘earth’ or ‘to flow’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Rhea?

Rhea is pronounced REE-uh (IPA: /ˈriːə/).

Is Rhea a popular name right now?

Rhea peaked at #363 in 1893 and is ranked #616 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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