UK girl's name
Reannah
A feminine given name of uncertain meaning and origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reannah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reannah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Reannah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Reannah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reannah ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Reannah.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reannah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Reannah mean?
Reannah is a relatively modern feminine given name with its origins traced back to the Hebrew language. The name is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew words "re'i" meaning "friend" and "Anna" which is a variation of the Hebrew name "Hannah" meaning "grace" or "favor". Together, Reannah can be interpreted as "gracious friend" or "friendly grace".
The earliest recorded use of the name Reannah dates back to the late 20th century, with some of the earliest known individuals bearing this name being born in the 1980s and 1990s. It's possible that the name was inspired by the biblical name Hannah, which has been a popular choice for centuries among various cultures.
While there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore the name Reannah, a few notable individuals with this name have emerged in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Reannah Manuele, an American actress and model born in 1989 who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Reannah is Reannah Varda, an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1992. She has released several albums and singles, gaining popularity in the Israeli music scene.
Reannah Villanueva is a Filipino-American actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, particularly in the Philippines.
Reannah Newman is a British author and poet born in 1986. She has published several books of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Reannah Dansie is an Australian competitive swimmer born in 1997. She has represented Australia at various international swimming competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.
It's important to note that the name Reannah, while gaining popularity in recent decades, is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its modern emergence and unique combination of linguistic roots make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a meaningful and novel origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reannah over time
The chart below shows babies named Reannah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Reannah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reannah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reannah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3836 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Reannah
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Reannah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reannah in the UK right now?
In 2006, Reannah was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Reannah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Reannah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reannah?
A feminine given name of uncertain meaning and origin.
How many people are called Reannah in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Reannah across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.