Rhema
Every Rhema since 1981 — 1,290 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhema
Rhema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,766 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,290 American babies have been named Rhema. Its peak came in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1,766 | — | — |
| 2024 | 92 | #2,095 | 7 | #10,688 |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,307 | — | — |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,779 | 7 | #10,616 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,667 | 6 | #11,838 |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,004 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,989 | — | — |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,054 | — | — |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,648 | — | — |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,692 | — | — |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,476 | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,255 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,977 | — | — |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,551 | — | — |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,475 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,854 | — | — |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,249 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,865 | — | — |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,066 | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,189 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,159 | — | — |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,919 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,849 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,522 | — | — |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,892 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,408 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,088 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,318 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhema in 2025?
Rhema ranked #1,766 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhema?
1,290 babies have been named Rhema in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhema most popular?
Rhema peaked in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Rhema a boy or girl name?
Rhema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhema rising or falling?
Rhema is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.