Reka
girl nameReka entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1085 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1085
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1301 |
| 1900s | #1606 |
| 1910s | #2801 |
| 1920s | #4287 |
| 1960s | #6302 |
| 1970s | #7129 |
| 1980s | #10026 |
| 1990s | #11109 |
| 2000s | #13895 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Reka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Reka alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Reka in 2025?
- Reka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Reka most popular?
- Reka peaked in 1892, reaching #1085 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Reka with classmates?
- Reka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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