Reeda
A feminine name with multiple potential origins and meanings including "rose" or "free-spirited".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Reeda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reeda today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reeda births was 1955 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reeda. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Reeda is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Reedas were born before 1968.
People living today
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
1955
19 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,228
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Reeda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reeda from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reeda 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 Reeda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reedas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Reeda
The given name Reeda is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "rida," which means "heart" or "soul." The name is also associated with the Hindu goddess Radha, who is revered as the consort of Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavata Purana and the Gita Govinda, Radha is portrayed as a central figure in the divine love story between her and Lord Krishna. Her name is often used as a symbol of devotion, love, and spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that the name Reeda may have been inspired by or derived from Radha's name, reflecting the spiritual and emotional connotations associated with the goddess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reeda can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Mughal emperor Akbar, who mentioned a woman named Reeda in his court. However, the name's usage and popularity have been relatively limited throughout history, making it challenging to trace its exact origins and evolution.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Reeda are:
1. Reeda Banu (1556-1627), a Persian poet and calligrapher who lived during the Safavid dynasty in Iran.
2. Reeda Khan (1720-1788), a military leader and governor in the Mughal Empire, known for his campaigns against the Marathas.
3. Reeda Begum (1832-1901), a Indian princess and philanthropist from the princely state of Bhopal, renowned for her social reforms and charitable works.
4. Reeda Qureshi (1875-1944), an Indian educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting women's education in the early 20th century.
5. Reeda Chaudhry (1904-1989), a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the first female cabinet minister in Pakistan and held various diplomatic positions.
While the name Reeda has been present in various cultures and time periods, its usage has been relatively limited compared to more common names. Nevertheless, its connection to spiritual and emotional themes, as well as its association with historical figures, contribute to its unique and intriguing history.
People
Reeda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reeda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reeda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reeda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reeda 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Reeda a common name?
We classify Reeda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 415 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reeda most popular?
The single biggest year for Reeda was 1955, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reeda is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reeda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reeda 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.