Rhea
5 countries#639 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rhea was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,145 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #639 · peaked in 2023 with 577 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,444 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #77 · peaked in 2021 with 159 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,533 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #407 · peaked in 2006 with 130 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
574 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 2024 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
337 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #35 · peaked in 2025 with 47 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19 births recorded 1988–2019 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rhea’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1167 | — |
| 2007 | #1147 | ↑20 |
| 2008 | #1250 | ↓103 |
| 2009 | #1174 | ↑76 |
| 2010 | #1165 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #1189 | ↓24 |
| 2012 | #1096 | ↑93 |
| 2013 | #1111 | ↓15 |
| 2014 | #1092 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #994 | ↑98 |
| 2016 | #947 | ↑47 |
| 2017 | #860 | ↑87 |
| 2018 | #756 | ↑104 |
| 2019 | #703 | ↑53 |
| 2020 | #625 | ↑78 |
| 2021 | #614 | ↑11 |
| 2022 | #600 | ↑14 |
| 2023 | #527 | ↑73 |
| 2024 | #613 | ↓86 |
| 2025 | #639 | ↓26 |
Frequently asked questions about Rhea
Is Rhea a popular name?
Yes — Rhea currently ranks #639 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rhea more common for boys or girls?
Rhea is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rhea most popular?
Rhea peaked in 2023 in United States, with 577 recorded births that year.
Is Rhea rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rhea’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #740 in 1882 to #639 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rhea?
At least 23,608 babies have been recorded with the name Rhea across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rhea popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rhea appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Rhea?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rhea include Oaklyn, Azaria, Lyric, Violeta.
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