UK girl's name
Reeda
A feminine name with multiple potential origins and meanings including "rose" or "free-spirited".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reeda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reeda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Reeda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Reeda. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reeda ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Reeda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reeda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Reeda mean?
The given name Reeda is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "rida," which means "heart" or "soul." The name is also associated with the Hindu goddess Radha, who is revered as the consort of Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavata Purana and the Gita Govinda, Radha is portrayed as a central figure in the divine love story between her and Lord Krishna. Her name is often used as a symbol of devotion, love, and spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that the name Reeda may have been inspired by or derived from Radha's name, reflecting the spiritual and emotional connotations associated with the goddess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reeda can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Mughal emperor Akbar, who mentioned a woman named Reeda in his court. However, the name's usage and popularity have been relatively limited throughout history, making it challenging to trace its exact origins and evolution.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Reeda are:
1. Reeda Banu (1556-1627), a Persian poet and calligrapher who lived during the Safavid dynasty in Iran. 2. Reeda Khan (1720-1788), a military leader and governor in the Mughal Empire, known for his campaigns against the Marathas. 3. Reeda Begum (1832-1901), a Indian princess and philanthropist from the princely state of Bhopal, renowned for her social reforms and charitable works. 4. Reeda Qureshi (1875-1944), an Indian educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting women's education in the early 20th century. 5. Reeda Chaudhry (1904-1989), a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the first female cabinet minister in Pakistan and held various diplomatic positions.
While the name Reeda has been present in various cultures and time periods, its usage has been relatively limited compared to more common names. Nevertheless, its connection to spiritual and emotional themes, as well as its association with historical figures, contribute to its unique and intriguing history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Reeda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reeda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Reeda
- 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
Reeda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reeda in the UK right now?
In 2019, Reeda was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Reeda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Reeda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reeda?
A feminine name with multiple potential origins and meanings including "rose" or "free-spirited".
How many people are called Reeda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Reeda across the 1 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.