Reeda

“A form of the name 'Rita', which is a short form of Margarita and means 'pear'.”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#17228US 2022

5Births / yr

↓Falling

410All-time births

📅 Since 191600

How to pronounce Reeda

RAY·EE·duh

/ˈreɪ.ˈiː.də/ · stress on RAY · 3 syllables

“A form of the name 'Rita', which is a short form of Margarita and means 'pear'.”

American origin · Girl name

What does Reeda mean and where does it come from?

Reeda is often used as a modern variation of Rita, which has its roots in Latin. It is used in various cultures but has emerged strongly in the United States as a unique name. Variations in spelling such as 'Rida' have been adopted in Arabic-speaking countries.

Cultural significance

Reeda has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a form of the name 'rita', which is a short form of margarita and means 'pear'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2389 in 1949 — currently #17228 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Reeda?

Reeda works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Reeda Grace

How popular is Reeda right now?

Falling — down 9964 spots — currently #17228 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2022#17228 · Top 13%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#17228	5	▼ down 9964 · -17% births
1970	#7264	6	▼ down 482 · +20% births
1965	#6782	5	▼ down 1428 · -29% births
1960	#5354	7	▼ down 2752 · -63% births
1955	#2602	19	▲ up 2369 · +217% births
1950	#4971	6	▼ down 1101 · -14% births
1945	#3870	7	▲ up 152 · +17% births
1935	#4022	6	▼ down 438 · -25% births
1930	#3584	8	▲ up 376
1925	#3960	8	▼ down 81
1920	#3879	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Reeda

Best Year1955Rank #2602

Peak Count19

Average Rank#5774

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1920 - 202211 years

The story of Reeda

Reeda entered American naming records in 1916 and has been in use for over 108 years. With 410 total births recorded, Reeda remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3879 in 1920, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #17228 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Reeda in 1949:

Linda Mary Patricia Barbara Susan

Reeda by decade

Reeda peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	22
1920s	71
1930s	67
1940s ★	89
1950s	89
1960s	44
1970s	23
1990s	5

💎Reeda has only 410 total recorded births since 1916 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Reeda?

Common

ReeReedReedieReedy

What names sound and feel like Reeda?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Reeda also consider these

Reneda

American · English

Teeda

American · Possibly a variant

Reeca

American · a variant of

Deeda

American · صديقة, meaning 'friend'

American · One who is

Reida

American · To rejoice, to

Common questions about the name Reeda

What does the name Reeda mean?

Reeda means "A form of the name 'Rita', which is a short form of Margarita and means 'pear'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Reeda?

Reeda is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Reeda?

Reeda originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Reeda?

Reeda is a three-syllable name pronounced R EY1 IY1 D AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Reeda?

Reeda pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.