All about the name REA

Meaning, origin, history.

Rea is of Latin origin, meaning 'sandbank' or 'reef'. It is often associated with the Italian word for 'king', which adds a touch of regal elegance to this moniker.

See also

Italian
Italy

Popularity of the name REA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Rea is a name that saw varying popularity over the years, with birth numbers ranging from as low as 6 to as high as 29 between 1892 and 2023. The highest number of births occurred in 1958 (29), while the lowest was recorded in several years including 1892, 1893, 1901, 1904, 1969, and 2010 (all with 6 births). Overall, there were a total of 1831 births recorded for the name Rea during this period."