The nameReda
Reda is a North African spelling of Rida, an Arabic name of contentment.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Reda comes from the Arabic rida, "contentment, satisfaction".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Reda is common in Morocco and Algeria and among French families of North African heritage.
Popularity of the name Reda
Reda in the United States
Reda was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 483 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Reda. Its rise began around 1905, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Reda in the United States were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Reda in France
Reda was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,930 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Reda. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Reda in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 55 births a year on average, against 100 in the five years before.
Reda in Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reda mean?
Reda comes from the Arabic rida, "contentment, satisfaction".
What is the origin of the name Reda?
Arabic.
Is Reda a girl's or a boy's name?
Reda is a boy's name. In the United States, 84% of the babies named Reda are girls.