The nameReva
Reva is a short vintage name that was in the American top 400 in the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Reva is usually read as a short form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah, often given as "to bind".
Origin
English, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Reva reached 352nd place in 1921. In England and Wales it reached 1343rd in 2018.
Popularity of the name Reva
Reva in the United States
Reva was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 3,114 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Reva. Its rise began around 1897, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Reva in the United States were born before 1938, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 59 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Reva
Names from the same generation as Reva, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reva mean?
Reva is usually read as a short form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah, often given as "to bind".
What is the origin of the name Reva?
English, from Hebrew.
Is Reva a girl's or a boy's name?
Reva is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Reva?
In 2024, Reva was the 2719th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 63 births.
What are the variants of the name Reva?
Variants and related names of Reva include Rebecca.
What are good sibling names for Reva?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lulu, Anny, Aziza and Prudence for a sister, Eliott, Chester, Reggie and Lemuel for a brother.