girl's name
Rekha
RAY-kuh (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 229
Rekha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 6 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 1979, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rekha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Rekha?
In 2013, Rekha was given to 6 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 Rekha 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 Rekha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rekha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rekha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rekha
- Hindi RAY-kuh
Sibling Names for Rekha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rekha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rekha
How popular is the name Rekha?
In 2013, Rekha was given to 6 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 Rekha a girl's or a boy's name?
Rekha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rekha?
Rekha has 2 syllables.
When was Rekha most popular?
Rekha peaked in 1979, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.