Flowing or stream; also associated with the mother of gods.
Rheya is a modern variant of Rhea, which has roots in Greek mythology as the mother of Zeus and the Olympian gods. The name is derived from the Greek word 'rheo', meaning to flow, often associated with water or the passage of time. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Sanskrit word for singer or one who flows with grace.
About 40 girls were named Rheya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The female lead and manifestation of the protagonist's late wife · Solaris (novel and film)
