Reva
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 15,950 recorded births. Also given to 11 boys.
Meaning & Origin
With 15,950 recorded births, Reva is a well-tested choice. Parents picking this name get the confidence of knowing it has worked for thousands of families before — it is pronounceable, recognizable, and has a clear identity in American culture.
The open, warm ending gives Reva a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Reva ranks #2731 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Reva is a girl's and boy's baby name with roots in multiple traditions. In Hebrew, it is connected to the concept of 'rain' or 'to multiply.' In Sanskrit, Reva is associated with the sacred Narmada River — a name of movement and vitality. With nearly 16,000 recorded births in U.S. SSA data, Reva has genuine American history.
Reva's compact two-syllable sound and multicultural resonance have given it staying power across multiple naming eras. It peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century when short, strong women's names were fashionable. Today it carries the warm, vintage appeal of a classic that has quietly endured.
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In the American context, Reva is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1883–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Reva is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #2731), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Reva climbed 750 spots in the last 20 years — from #3481 to #2731.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 295 | #2896 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 571 | #3069 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 423 | #3604 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 517 | #2793 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 906 | #1722 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 503 | #1965 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 988 | #1122 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 1,582 | #758 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 1,795 | #574 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 2,379 | #426 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 3,108 | #382 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 2,067 | #392 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 593 | #445 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 212 | #753 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 11 | #1140 | — |
The Story of Reva
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Reva is a name steeped in history. Girls named Reva are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Reva?
Only about 1 in every 57,143 babies born in 2024 was named Reva — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1883, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 3,108 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Reva by the numbers
- Would fill 332 school buses
- Meeting one Reva per day would take 43.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(137 years, 1883–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | #2731 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2775 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2716 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2777 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3482 |
| 2019 | 75 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2379 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2808 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3214 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2676 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3909 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2965 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2931 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3542 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3876 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3723 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3840 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3160 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3253 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3572 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Reva as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Reva has also been given to 11 boys in the U.S. since 1920.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–2024