Reeva

Reeva - A very unique female name

Reeva appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #4440. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Reeva and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Reeva? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Reeva. The baby girl name Reeva was given to 29 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2544 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 44,947 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Reeva peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2544.

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Reeva is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Reeva is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #917 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,916.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Reeva is where you live.

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Reeva origin and meaning

Uncertain — multiple possible sources

Uncertain — possibly a form of Reva (Sanskrit/Hebrew traditions) or a modern elaboration; no single source is established

Reeva is a double-e elaboration in the Reva/Riva family, in US data only since 2014. Reva itself has both Sanskrit and Hebrew threads, and Reeva's own derivation is not documented, so it is held as uncertain. For many people the name's dominant association is Reeva Steenkamp, the South African model killed in 2013 — an association recorded here in the notes rather than as a celebrated bearer.

Origin uncertain

Reeva is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Reeva, pop culture references for the name Reeva and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Reeva

We've found the following names that sound similar to Reeva, sorted by popularity.

Ruby / Reba / Robbie / Reva / Rubi / Rubye / Rubie / Rahaf / Riva / Robbi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Reeva

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Reeva a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Reeva?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

REE-vah · /ˈriːvə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Reva — The shorter established name it elaborates.
• Riva — A related short form from Rebecca; a different name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A sleek, simple sound in the Eva/Ava family register, but far rarer.

Worth knowing

• The Reeva Steenkamp association is strong for adults who remember 2013.