Holding steady.
Popularity of Reeda since 1916
Babies named Reeda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reeda's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Reeda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. It reached its peak usage in 1928, during an era when similar short, soft names like Leona and Vera were popular. However, Reeda never achieved widespread use, and its trajectory has remained stable but low. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Rita or a feminine form of the surname Reed, which itself has multiple possible meanings including 'red-haired' and 'clearing.' Because of its rarity, Reeda is not associated with any particular region or state. Parents considering Reeda today are likely drawn to its simple, vintage sound and its connection to other early 20th-century names, but they should be aware that it is not currently in common use.
Reeda is likely a modern English coinage, perhaps a diminutive or variant of Rita (from Margarita, meaning 'pearl') or a feminine form of Reed (an English surname meaning 'red-haired' or 'clearing'). It was first recorded in 1916 and saw modest use, peaking in 1928. The name has remained rare, never entering the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree, Reedy
Sibling names for Reeda
Names that share Reeda's style, for a brother or sister.
