UK girl's name
Reia
A feminine name of Japanese origin signifying "jasmine".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 48 living people in the UK are called Reia. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reia ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 girls were registered as Reia.
- • About 48 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
48
2026
Meaning
What does Reia mean?
The name Reia is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent. The name derives from the Sanskrit word "rai," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." It is thought to have first appeared in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reia can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Reia is mentioned as the name of a character who was a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (present-day Varanasi).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Reia. One of the most famous was Reia Bharadwaj, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 7th century CE. She is renowned for her contributions to the field of logic and her commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable figure was Reia Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled over the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India during the 11th century CE. She is celebrated for her patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture, and for commissioning the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments.
In the field of literature, Reia Chandra was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who lived during the 19th century. She is renowned for her works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and social injustice.
The name Reia also made an appearance in Greek mythology, where it was the name of a minor goddess associated with fertility and prosperity. In Greek literature, she was sometimes depicted as a companion to the goddess Demeter.
Another notable figure was Reia Ishikawa, a Japanese painter and artist who lived during the early 20th century. She was known for her intricate watercolor paintings that depicted traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes.
While the name Reia has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world over the centuries, with each culture and region potentially imbuing it with its own unique meanings and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reia over time
The chart below shows babies named Reia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Reia, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3730 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5060 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Reia
- 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
Reia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Reia was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Reia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Reia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reia?
A feminine name of Japanese origin signifying "jasmine".
How many people are called Reia in the UK?
A total of 48 babies have been registered as Reia across the 10 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.