Reba: Meaning of Baby Name Reba

Reba Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 35,421 baby girls have been named Reba. The name peaked in 1925 with 792 US births that year (rank #232). In 2024, ranked #6091 nationally — 5,859 places below its 1925 peak.

Top States for Reba

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Reba births are: Tennessee (3,616), Texas (3,087), Georgia (2,363).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Reba

If you like Reba's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

4-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Reba's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.

Quick Facts About Reba

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Hebrew baby names in our dictionary

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Hebrew female names

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4-letter R-names in our dictionary

259

R-female names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Reba

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Reba.

Reba McEntire — Country Singer (1955)

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Compare Reba to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Reba against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Reba vs Olivia 210,124 births since 2014

Reba vs Emma 202,477 births since 2014

Reba vs Sophia 169,709 births since 2014

Reba vs Isabella 158,431 births since 2014

Reba vs Ava 157,356 births since 2014

Reba vs Charlotte 151,872 births since 2014

Reba vs Mia 149,779 births since 2014

Reba vs Amelia 142,728 births since 2014

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