Reannah
A feminine given name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Reannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reannah today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reannah births was 2005 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reannah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2005
17 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2011 SSA rank
#18,958
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Reannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reannah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reannah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Reannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reannah
Reannah is a relatively modern feminine given name with its origins traced back to the Hebrew language. The name is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew words "re'i" meaning "friend" and "Anna" which is a variation of the Hebrew name "Hannah" meaning "grace" or "favor". Together, Reannah can be interpreted as "gracious friend" or "friendly grace".
The earliest recorded use of the name Reannah dates back to the late 20th century, with some of the earliest known individuals bearing this name being born in the 1980s and 1990s. It's possible that the name was inspired by the biblical name Hannah, which has been a popular choice for centuries among various cultures.
While there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore the name Reannah, a few notable individuals with this name have emerged in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Reannah Manuele, an American actress and model born in 1989 who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Reannah is Reannah Varda, an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1992. She has released several albums and singles, gaining popularity in the Israeli music scene.
Reannah Villanueva is a Filipino-American actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, particularly in the Philippines.
Reannah Newman is a British author and poet born in 1986. She has published several books of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Reannah Dansie is an Australian competitive swimmer born in 1997. She has represented Australia at various international swimming competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.
It's important to note that the name Reannah, while gaining popularity in recent decades, is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its modern emergence and unique combination of linguistic roots make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a meaningful and novel origin.
People
Reannah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reannah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Reannah a common name?
We classify Reannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 158 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Reannah was 2005, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reannah is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reannah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.