From Rabi to Ryoko and everything in between, we have an extensive collection of baby girl names starting with the letter R, complete with their meanings and origin.
Baby naming tip: When choosing baby girl names, consider using a middle name as a way to honor relatives, instead of directly naming your child after someone in your family. Using this approach also eliminates the need to differentiate between “big” and “little” at family events.
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Most Popular Baby Girl Names Starting with R
Whether you are looking for a more classic or traditional name like Reese or even something a little more distinctive — yet not overly unique — such as Remi, this list will offer a range of ideas to enrich your options. You can even play around with the spelling or pronunciation of each name. So, let's dive right in then. Here are the most popular baby girl names from 2023.
Riley was the most popular baby girl name starting with R in 2023. This should come as no surprise as Riley has been the most common baby girl name starting with R since 2007. What a run!
Unique Baby Girl Names Starting With R
While it’s fun to see what lots of other people are naming their babies, many people prefer to find baby girl names that are more uncommon. To that end, below are some of the more unique baby girl names starting with R.
- Rejina
- Rendi
- Rhealyn
- Roselind
- Ramie
- Rhiann
- Rosalynda
- Rosemaria
- Roshelle
- Rosio
- Rozalin
- Racheal
- Racquel
- Raeleen
- Raella
- Raenah
- Rasha
- Rashell
- Raychel
- Raylina
If you haven't decided on a name yet, don't worry! We have compiled an extensive list of baby girl names starting with R, including middle names. You'll also find a list of the name's meaning and origins. their meanings and origins. Check it out below:
Rabi through Ragini
- Rabi Arabic — The harvest, or the spring.
- Rach African — Frog.
- Rachael — A ewe.
- Rachel Hebrew — A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible.
- Rachelle — A ewe.
- Rachna Hindu
- Rada Slavonic — Glad.
- Radella Old English — An elfin adviser.
- Radha Sanskrit — Success. The name of a Hindu goddess.
- Radhika Hindu — a form of the Devi, 5th Sakti, wife of Krishna
- Radinka Slavonic — Joyful, active.
- Radmilla Slavonic — A worker for the people.
- Rae English — A doe. Also, see Rachel and Raelene.
- Raeka Spanish — beautiful, unique
- Raelene Australian — A modern invented name.
- Raelin Celtic — Raelyn, Rae
- Rafaela — The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Raphael.
- Rafaella — The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Raphael.
- Raghnailt Irish Gaelic — A ewe.
- Ragini Hindu
Ragnhild through Ramya
- Ragnhild Norse — one who is wise in battle
- Rahab Hebrew
- Rahel Hebrew — A ewe.
- Rai Japanese — trust
- Raimy Raimee
- Rain Latin — ruler
- Rainbow Old English — An array of bright colors.
- Raine Old German — Advice, decision.
- Raisa Russian from Greek — Adaptable.
- Raissa Old French — The believer.
- Raizel Hebrew — rose
- Raja Arabic — The hopeful one.
- Rajani Sanskrit — Dark, of the night.
- Rajni Hindu
- Rakel Scandinavian — A ewe.
- Rakhi Hindu
- Raksha Hindu
- Ramla Swahili — One who predicts the future.
- Ramona Spanish — A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond.
- Ramya Hindu — elegant, beautiful
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Rana through Rati
- Rana Arabic — Beautiful to gaze upon. Also see Rani.
- Randa — The admired one.
- Randie — A wolf-like shield or the admired one. A boy or girl’s name.
- Randy — A wolf-like shield or the admired one. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rane — Queen.
- Ranee — Queen.
- Rangi Maori/Polynesian — Heaven or the sky. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rani Sanskrit — A queen.
- Ranjana Hindu
- Ranjita Hindu
- Raphaela Hebrew — The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Raphael.
- Raphaella Hebrew — healed by God
- Raquel Spanish — A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible.
- Raquelle — A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible.
- Rashida Arabic — Righteous.
- Rasika Hindu
- Rasine Polish — a rose
- Rasna Hindu
- Rata Aboriginal/Polynesian — Aboriginal: A plant. Polynesian: The name of a great chief. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rati Sanskrit — Love.
Rawnie through Reine
- Rawnie Gypsy — lady
- Ray Old French — A stream or a king. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rayelle
- Raylene Raylina
- Rayma — A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond.
- Rayna Polish/Czech — A queen.
- Raziya African — agreeable
- Reanna — A nymph, or a queen.
- Reba — A heifer or a knotted cord.
- Rebecca Hebrew — A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bible.
- Rebekah Hebrew — A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bible.
- Rebel Latin — The rebellious one. A boy or girl’s name.
- Reena Hindu
- Regan Irish Gaelic — The descendant of a king. A boy or girl’s name.
- Regina Latin — The descendant of a king.
- Rei Japanese — gratitude
- Reidun Norwegian — nest-lovely
- Reiko Japanese — Gratitude.
- Reina Polish/Czech — A queen.
- Reine French — A queen.
Reka through Rhea
- Reka Maori — Sweet.
- Rekha Hindu — straight line
- Reman Hindu
- Ren Japanese — water lily
- Rena Hebrew — A joyous song.
- Renata Latin — Reborn.
- Rene Latin — Reborn. A boy or girl’s name.
- Renee French — Reborn.
- Renita Latin — A rebel.
- Renny Irish Gaelic — Small but powerful. A boy or girl’s name.
- Renuka Hindu
- Rere Maori — A waterfall.
- Reseda Latin — A mignonette flower.
- Reshma Hindu — silky
- Reva Latin — Renewed strength.
- Revati Hindu — wife of Balarama
- Revelation Latin — Lacy
- Rewa Polynesian — Slender.
- Rexana Latin — Regally graceful.
- Rhea Greek — A stream, or a mother.
Rhiamon through Rihana
- Rhiamon Welsh — witch
- Rhiannon Welsh — A nymph, or a queen.
- Rhoda Greek — A rose, or a woman from the island of Rhodes.
- Rhodanthe Greek — A rose.
- Rhona — Variation of Rona. The name of a Scottish Island.
- Rhonda Welsh — After the name of a valley.
- Rhonwen Welsh — A white lance, or white hair.
- Rhoswen Gaelic — white rose
- Ria Spanish — Of the river. Also a short form of Maria (See Mary).
- Riane Gaelic — little king
- Rianna — Sweet basil, virtuous.
- Rianne — God is gracious.
- Riannon
- Riba — A heifer or a knotted cord.
- Ricarda — Brave and strong. Feminine form of Richard.
- Richelle Old German, Old English — powerful ruler; brave one
- Rickena Czech
- Riddhi Hindu — Siddhi will follow
- Rieko Japanese — child of Rie
- Rihana Arabic — sweet basil
Rikako through Roanna
- Rikako Japanese — child of Rika
- Riley Irish Gaelic/Old English — Irish Gaelic: Valiant. Old English: A Rye meadow. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rilla Teutonic — A stream.
- Rima Hindu
- Rina — A queen.
- Rinako Japanese — child of Rina
- Rini Japanese — little bunny
- Rinzen Tibetan/Sherpa — The holder of intellect. A boy or girl’s name.
- Riona Irish Gaelic — A queen, queen-like.
- Risa Latin — Laughter.
- Risako Japanese — child of Risa
- Rishbha Hindu
- Rishona Hebrew — first
- Rita — A pearl. A short form of Margarita (See Margaret) also used independently.
- Ritsuko Japanese — child of Ritsu
- Ritu Hindu
- Riva French from Latin — The shore or a river bank.
- Rivka Hebrew — A heifer or a knotted cord.
- Rizpah Greek — hope
- Roanna Latin — Gracious. Also derived from other names such as Rose and Anna.
Robalyn through Ronalda
- Robalyn — Derived from Robin and Lynn.
- Robbin — A small bird.
- Roberta Germanic/Old English — Bright fame, famous. Feminine form of Robert. Also see Robin.
- Robin English — A small bird. A boy or girl’s name.
- Robyn English — A small bird. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rochelle French — A small rock. Also from La Rochelle, a French fishing port.
- Roden Old English — From the valley of the reeds. A boy or girl’s name.
- Roderica Teutonic — A famous ruler. Feminine form of Roderick.
- Rohana Sanskrit — Sandalwood.
- Rohini Hindu
- Rois Irish Gaelic — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
- Roisin Irish Gaelic — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
- Rolanda Teutonic — From the famed land. Feminine form of Roland.
- Roma Latin — From Rome.
- Romaine Latin — A citizen of Rome. Feminine form of Roman.
- Romana Italian — from Rome
- Romilda Teutonic — A glorious warrior maiden.
- Romy German — Dew of the sea, and the name of a fragrant herb. Also a combination of Rose and Mary.
- Rona Scottish — The name of an island.
- Ronalda Old Norse — Powerful. Also a feminine form of Ronald.
Ronan through Rosario
- Ronan Irish Gaelic — Little seal. A boy or girl’s name.
- Ronda — Grand.
- Ronni — A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used as independent names.
- Ronnie — A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used as independent names.
- Ronny — A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used as independent names.
- Rory Irish Gaelic — The red king. A boy or girl’s name.
- Ros Old German/Latin — Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Beautiful rose.
- Rosa Italian and Spanish — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
- Rosabelle Latin — A beautiful rose. Also derived from Rose and Belle.
- Rosalba Italian — A white rose.
- Rosaleen Irish — From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
- Rosalia Latin — Derived from Rose. Also the name of a 12th-century saint. Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From the word for a horse.
- Rosalind Old German/Latin — Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Beautiful Rose. Shakespeare’s heroine in As You Like It.
- Rosaline Irish — From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
- Rosalyn — From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
- Rosamond Old German/Latin — Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: A pure rose, or the rose of the world.
- Rosamunde — Wild roses.
- Rosanna — A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse. Anna – Grace, or favoured by God.
- Rosanne Latin — gracious rose
- Rosario Spanish — From the word for a rosary.
Rose through Rowena
- Rose Latin/Old German — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse.
- Roseanne — A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse. Anna – Grace, or favored by God.
- Roselani Hawaiian — heavenly rose
- Roselle — A combination of Rose and Elle.
- Rosemary Latin — Dew of the sea, and the name of a fragrant herb. Also a combination of Rose and Mary.
- Rosen Cornish — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse.
- Rosenwyn Cornish — A fair rose.
- Rosetta Italian — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse.
- Rosevear Cornish — From the moorland.
- Roshan Persian — Splendid. One who emanates light. A boy or girl’s name.
- Rosheen Irish Gaelic — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse.
- Roshni Hindu — light
- Rosie Latin/Old German — Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From the word for a horse. Also see Rhoda, Rosa, Rosalia, Rosamond, and Rosemary.
- Rosine — Little rose.
- Rosita Spanish — The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse.
- Roslyn Old German/Latin — Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Beautiful rose.
- Rossa Scottish Gaelic — Woody meadow. Feminine form of Ross.
- Rosy Latin/Old German — Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From the word for a horse. Also see Rhoda, Rosa, Rosalia, Rosamond, and Rosemary.
- Rowan Irish Gaelic — Little red-haired one.
- Rowena Celtic/Old English — Celtic: The white-haired one. Old English: A well-known friend.
Roxana through Rumer
- Roxana Persian — Dawn. The name of the wife of Alexander the Great.
- Roxanne Persian — brilliant one
- Royale Old French — The regal one. Feminine form of Roy.
- Roz Old German/Latin — Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Beautiful rose.
- Roza Polish — Rose.
- Rozanne — A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also: From the word for a horse. Anna – Grace, or favored by God.
- Rozella — A combination of Rose and Elle.
- Rozelle — A combination of Rose and Elle.
- Ruby Latin — Red, and the name of a precious stone.
- Ruchi Hindu
- Ruchika Hindu
- Ruchira Hindu
- Rudelle Teutonic — The famous one.
- Rudrani Hindu — a wife of Shiva
- Rue Old English from Greek — The name of an aromatic medicinal plant. Also, see Ruth.
- Ruella — A combination of Ruth and Ella.
- Rufina Latin — Red-haired. The feminine form of Rufus.
- Rukmini Sanskrit — The wife of Lord Krishna. Often used in Indonesia.
- Rula Latin — A ruler. A popular.
- Rumer English — A gypsy.
Rumiko through Ryoko
- Rumiko Japanese — child of Rumi
- Runa Old Norse — Secret love.
- Rupa Hindu
- Rupal Hindu
- Rupali Hindu
- Ruperta German — Bright fame, famous. Feminine form of Robert. Also, see Robin.
- Ruri Japanese — An emerald.
- Ruth Hebrew — Beautiful and compassionate. A biblical name.
- Ryann Irish Gaelic — A little king.
- Ryba Czech — fish
- Ryesen English — Rye
- Ryoko Japanese — child of Ryo
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