Rhea
Rhea is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Flowing, earth mother”, pronounced REE-ah. It ranked #639 in the United States in 2025, given to 452 babies, and peaked at #363 in 1893. Common nicknames: Ree, Rhe.
How popular is Rhea in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Rhea mean, and where does it come from?
Rhea is the Titaness who married Kronos, hid the infant Zeus from him and so allowed the Olympians to exist at all; the Greeks connected her name to rhein, "to flow," and identified her with the earth. A moon of Saturn and a flightless South American bird both carry it, and Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus. American records hold it since 1882, and it has been in steady, quiet use ever since — short, mythological and impossible to shorten further.
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Famous People Named Rhea
- Rhea Perlman — American actress and Emmy Award winner
- Rhea Seehorn — American actress
- Rhea Seddon — American surgeon and NASA astronaut
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Rhea mean?
Rhea is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Flowing, earth mother." Rhea is the Titaness who married Kronos, hid the infant Zeus from him and so allowed the Olympians to exist at all; the Greeks connected her name to rhein, "to flow," and identified her with the earth. A moon of Saturn and a flightless South American bird both carry it, and Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus.
How do you pronounce Rhea?
Rhea is pronounced REE-ah. Common variations include Rea, Ria, Rheya.
Is Rhea a girl name?
Yes, Rhea is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ree, Rhe.