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soh-FEE-uh
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Reva
GirlHindi, Sanskrit· “rain; also a name of the Narmada”
- Meaning
- rain; also a name of the Narmada
- Origin
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- RAY-vuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,986
- US babies 2025
- 97
- Best rank
- #352 (1921)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Reva
Reva is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “rain; also a name of the Narmada”.
Reva is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that is one of the traditional names of the Narmada, a sacred river in central India, and it is often said to mean rain or moving swiftly, though explanations vary. It is also used in the English-speaking world and in Jewish families, where it can be a form of Rivka, Rebecca. It is pronounced RAY-vuh or REE-vuh. Rev and Reevie are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Reva first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 72 different years, starting in 1890. Its best national rank was #352 in 1921, the same year it reached its highest count of 351 babies. In 2025, 97 babies were named Reva, and it ranked #1,986 nationally. That is 45% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #367 in 1920, #658 in 1950, #2,735 in 1980, #3,962 in 2000, #3,876 in 2010, and #1,986 in 2025. Of the 16,048 US girls named Reva since records began, 19% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 2,379 babies. Since 2010, 964 more have been named Reva.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ione, Corine, Beryl, Philomena, and Florine.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Reva ranked highest in New Jersey, Washington, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #611 | 13 |
| Washington | #886 | 7 |
| California | #1348 | 18 |
| Illinois | #1371 | 6 |
| New York | #1627 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Reva is usually pronounced RAY-vuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-va”.
Middle names for Reva
A few middle names that flow with Reva: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Reva
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reva mean?
Reva is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “rain; also a name of the Narmada”.
What is the origin of the name Reva?
Reva has Hindi and Sanskrit roots. Reva is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that is one of the traditional names of the Narmada, a sacred river in central India, and it is often said to mean rain or moving swiftly, though explanations vary.
Is Reva a popular name?
Not especially. Reva ranked #1,986 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Reva a boy or girl name?
Reva is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Reva?
Reva is usually pronounced RAY-vuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings