Reymi
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "king" or "supreme ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Reymi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reymi today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reymi births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reymi. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reymi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,617
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Reymi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reymi 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 Reymi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reymi
The name Reymi has its origins in the ancient Quechua language of the Inca Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. It is believed to have emerged during the height of the Inca civilization, around the 15th century CE. The name is derived from the Quechua word "reymi," which translates to "festival" or "celebration," reflecting the rich cultural traditions and rituals of the Inca people.
One of the earliest known references to the name Reymi can be found in the historical accounts of Spanish chroniclers who documented the Inca Empire during the 16th century. These texts describe various festivals and ceremonies held by the Incas, where the name Reymi was likely used to refer to individuals involved in organizing or participating in these events.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Reymi is believed to be an Inca nobleman from the 15th century, although specific details about his life and accomplishments have been lost to history. However, the name gained more prominence in the centuries that followed, with several notable figures bearing it.
One such figure was Reymi Titu Atauchi, a prominent Inca leader and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the resistance against the Spanish conquest, leading his forces in several battles against the invading forces.
Another notable bearer of the name was Reymi Qhapaq Yupanqui, an Inca royal who lived in the early 17th century. He was a descendant of the Inca ruler Huayna Capac and was involved in the preservation of Inca cultural traditions during the tumultuous period of Spanish colonization.
In the realm of literature, the name Reymi appears in the works of Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, a renowned Inca chronicler and artist from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His famous work, "Nueva Corónica y Buen Gobierno," features references to individuals named Reymi, providing valuable insights into Inca society and customs.
Moving forward in time, Reymi Sivirichi was a prominent Inca leader who lived in the 18th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish colonial rule, leading a rebellion against the Spanish authorities in the region of Cusco, Peru.
Lastly, Reymi Tupac Amaru II was a renowned indigenous leader and rebel who led a major uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Peru in the late 18th century. His revolt, which began in 1780, aimed to overthrow Spanish authorities and restore Inca self-governance. Although ultimately unsuccessful, Tupac Amaru II's rebellion had a profound impact on the struggle for independence in Latin America.
People
Reymi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reymi 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
Reymi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reymi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reymi 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Reymi a common name?
We classify Reymi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reymi most popular?
The single biggest year for Reymi was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reymi is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Reymi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reymi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reymi in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Reymi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reymi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Reymi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Reymi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.