How Many People Are Named Rekha?

Complete statistics for the name Rekha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rekha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rekha means 'line' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 1,609,440 Americans share this unique name, with just 205 people living today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 17 births.

~205
Living in US
1 in 1,609,440
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Line
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Graceful Determined Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,817,766
Worldwide Bearers
#184
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,703,278
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
49,489
🇳🇵 Nepal
43,587
🇺🇸 United States
4,129
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,684
🇬🇧 England
2,478
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,478
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,288
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,166
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,042

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
205 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
36
Would be under 30 (17%)
176
Would be 30–60 (83%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 212 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rekha Through the Generations

Rekha, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1979. With only 212 recorded births throughout history, it remains a very rare choice. Today, there are 205 individuals bearing this name, with an average age of 41 years. The majority of people named Rekha fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a steady generation of individuals carrying forward this distinctive moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Rekha

Rekha, is a Sanskrit word, meaning line. It is a common feminine given name in India and Nepal.…

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✨ Similar Names to Rekha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rekha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rekha

How Many People Have the Name Rekha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 205 people in the United States currently share the name Rekha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,609,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rekha a Common or Rare Name?

Rekha 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 Rekha Mean?

Rekha means "line" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rekha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rekha Most Popular?

The name Rekha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 17 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 Rekha?

Approximately 205 people named Rekha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 212. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,609,440 Americans.

Is Rekha a rare name?

Rekha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,609,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rekha mean?

Rekha means "line" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rekha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rekha are male and 100% are female.

When was Rekha most popular?

Rekha peaked in 1979 with 17 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US205
All-Time Births212
1 in X1 in 1,609,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1979
World Rank#184
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.