Ardent, enthusiastic, or laughter
Reesa is most commonly a phonetic variant of the Welsh name Rhys, meaning 'ardent' or 'enthusiastic.' It is also occasionally used as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Theresa or Marisa, or associated with the Hebrew word for 'laughter.'
About 6 girls were named Reesa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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