girl's name
Reka
RAY-kuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 357
Reka is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Reka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 45 |
How Popular Is Reka?
In 2009, Reka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Reka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Reka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Reka
- Pronunciation RAY-kuh
Sibling Names for Reka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Reka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Reka
How popular is the name Reka?
In 2009, Reka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Reka a girl's or a boy's name?
Reka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Reka?
Reka has 2 syllables.
When was Reka most popular?
Reka peaked in 1991, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.