Holding steady.
Popularity of Rewa since 1970
Babies named Rewa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Rewa is a rare name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in 1970. The peak year for usage was 1971, and since then its trajectory has been stable, meaning very few births per year. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, the 1-in-N statistic is not available. Top states for the name are also not recorded due to its rarity. Rewa's etymology is uncertain, with possible roots in Sanskrit (as a variant of Reva, meaning 'star') or Polish as a diminutive. This dual heritage gives it a cross-cultural appeal, though it remains a highly uncommon choice.
The name Rewa has multiple potential origins. In Sanskrit, it may be a variant of Reva, which is associated with the Narmada River and also means 'a star.' Alternatively, it could be a Polish diminutive of Rewena or a short form of names beginning with Rew-. Its use in English-speaking countries is rare and likely influenced by the Sanskrit connection or as a creative spelling of Riva.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rewa
Names that share Rewa's style, for a brother or sister.
