Rhea

Meaning of Rhea

Rhea was a Titan goddess in Greek mythology, often associated with motherhood and fertility. Her name may mean "flowing" or "ground".

Rhea has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rhea

Rhea has cooled off, slipping to #639 in 2025, down from a peak of #526 in 2023.

Notable people named Rhea

• Rhea Perlman
  Actress, "Cheers" sitcom star
• Rhea Seehorn
  Actress, "Better Call Saul"
• Rhea Durham
  Model and actress
• Rhea Bailey
  British actress and singer
• Rhea Chakraborty
  Indian actress

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Questions about the name Rhea

What does the name Rhea mean?

Rhea means rhea was a titan goddess in greek mythology, often associated with motherhood and fertility. her name may mean "flowing" or "ground", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Rhea a boy's or a girl's name?

Rhea is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rhea?

In 2025, Rhea ranked #639 for girls, down from #616 the year before.

When was Rhea most popular?

Rhea peaked at #526 in 2023.