Reva
Reva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bound or tying; also refers to the Narmada River in Sanskrit/Hindi.
Origin and history
Reva is a given name primarily of Hebrew origin, commonly understood to mean 'to tie' or 'bound', sharing roots with the biblical name Rebecca. It also exists as a distinct name in Hindi, where it is another name for the sacred Narmada River. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early to mid-20th century and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
16,048 babies in the United States have been named Reva since 1880. It ranks #1217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1708.
States where it is most popular
- KY (10.9 %)
- MO (7.2 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- WV (6.3 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 212 |
| 1900-1910 | 593 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,067 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,108 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,379 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,795 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,582 |
| 1960-1970 | 988 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 906 |
| 1990-2000 | 517 |
| 2000-2010 | 423 |
| 2010-2019 | 571 |
| 2020-2029 | 393 |
Famous people named Reva
- Reva Brooks: Photographer
Fun facts
- Reva functions as a short form linked to the Hebrew name Rebecca and independently as a Sanskrit name meaning 'swift' or 'river'.
- The name was most frequently given to U.S. newborn girls during the 1920s and 1930s.