How Many People Are Named Reka?
Complete statistics for the name Reka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reka means 'stream' in Hungarian, making it a poetic choice. Only 167 people named Reka live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,973,478 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Reka are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 310 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reka Through the Generations
Reka has seen steady usage since its peak in 1991 when 13 babies were given this name. Today, there are 167 people named Reka living in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Reka was more popular among older generations, though it remains a very rare name overall.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Reka's Hungarian roots
📄 About the Name Reka
How Many People Have the Name Reka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 167 people in the United States currently share the name Reka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,973,478 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Reka a Common or Rare Name?
Reka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Reka Mean?
Reka means "stream" and comes from Hungarian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Reka Most Popular?
The name Reka reached peak popularity in 1991, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Reka?
Approximately 167 people named Reka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 310. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,973,478 Americans.
Is Reka a rare name?
Reka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,973,478 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reka mean?
Reka means "stream" and comes from Hungarian origins.
Is Reka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Reka are male and 100% are female.
When was Reka most popular?
Reka peaked in 1991 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.