Declining since 2015, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Raea since 1998
Babies named Raea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Raea is a modern, uncommon name that first entered U.S. naming records in 1998. Its usage peaked in 2016, after which it has been on a steady decline. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in 321,453 babies, placing it at rank 14,942. The name's origin is uncertain, but it appears to be a contemporary invention, possibly influenced by the popular name Rhea or the Rae component found in many modern names. Raea has not been associated with any specific geographical or cultural concentration in the United States.
Raea first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, likely a modern coinage blending the popular syllable Ray- with the fashionable -ea suffix found in names like Rhea and Kea. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may draw inspiration from the Greek mythological name Rhea or be a creative spelling of the name Rae.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Ray
Sibling names for Raea
Names that share Raea's style, for a brother or sister.
