AHEAD: The ultimate list of R Girl Names.
If you’re looking for a beautiful girls’ name starting with the letter R, you’re in the right place!
Perhaps you’re planning to honor a family member whose name begins (or began) with the letter R.
Or you’ve got an “R” theme for your kids’ names.
Or maybe you just happen to like the letter R. (Totally valid, btw).
Interestingly, “R” names, in general, are not super popular right now.
There is only one girl’s name starting with R in the top 100.
That name is Ruby!
There are only 13 “R” names in the top 500, which is quite a small number compared to A names and M names, for example.
In total, there are exactly 50 “R” names ranking in the top 1000.
Even though, as you’ll see, the options are limited, you won’t need to look high and low for R names since I’ve done that for you.
Below, I’ve rounded up every single R name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these beautiful girl names that start with R.
Related: Boy Names that Start with R
Short Girl Names that Start with R
Kicking off our list of “R” names with some adorable monikers that are just 3 or four letters long! Most of them are two syllables.
Remi or Remy
- Name meaning: Oarsman.
- Popularity: For girls, Remi ranks #125 and Remy is #497. For boys, Remi ranks #765 and Remy is #356.
Ren
- Name meaning: Water lily.
- Popularity: Ren isn’t ranking. Wren ranks #361.
Reva
- Name meaning: Rain.
- Popularity: This “R” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Rey or Rae
- Name meaning: King. Female sheep.
- Popularity: Neither of these spellings is ranking for girls. For boys, Ray ranks #724 and Rey is #888.
Rhea or Raya
- Name meaning: To flow.
- Popularity: Rhea ranks #628 and Raya ranks #937.
Ria
- Name meaning: Small river.
- Popularity: This 3-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.
Romy
- Name meaning: Dew of the sea.
- Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “R” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Rory
- Name meaning: Red king.
- Popularity: This R name ranks #457 for girls and #330 for boys.
Roux or Rue
- Name meaning: Reddish brown.
- Popularity: This girls’ “R” name is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Roxy
- Name meaning: Dawn.
- Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “R” is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Ruby
- Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
- Popularity: #74
Ruth
- Name meaning: Friend.
- Popularity: #220
If you like these short girl names that start with R, you might also like this list of one-syllable girl names or these modern girl names.
Gender Neutral Names that Start with R
Unisex baby names are definitely “in” right now, and I’m all about this! Here are some cool options that start with the letter R…
Reagan or Raegan
- Name meaning: Little king.
- Popularity: Reagan ranks #880 and interestingly, Raegan ranks #254. Reagan hasn’t ranked for boys since 2017.
- Name meaning: Fiery.
- Popularity: This “R” name ranks #144 for girls and #731 for boys.
Reign
- Name meaning: Rule or sovereign.
- Popularity: This regal name ranks #356 for girls and #643 for boys.
Remington
- Name meaning: Raven.
- Popularity: This R name ranks #360 for girls #230 for boys.
Rhett
- Name meaning: Advice.
- Popularity: This R name is not currently popular for baby girls but ranks #159 for boys.
Riley or Rylee or Ryleigh or Rylie
- Name meaning: Wood clearing.
- Popularity: Riley ranks #33, Rylee is #102, Ryleigh is #159, and Rylie is #355. For boys, Riley ranks #258.
Rowan
- Name meaning: Reddish-brown tree.
- Popularity: This badass name ranks #255 for females and #113 for males.
Ryan or Ryann or Rian
- Name meaning: Little king.
- Popularity: For girls, Ryan ranks #450, Ryann is #779, and Rian is not ranking. For boys, Ryan ranks #57.
Ryder
- Name meaning: Horsewoman.
- Popularity: This R name is not currently popular for girls but ranks #108 for boys.
Rylan
- Name meaning: Island meadow.
- Popularity: This badass name ranks #870 for girls and #327 for boys.
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Nature-Inspired Girl Names that Start with R
This next batch of girl names starting with R is inspired by plants, water, animals, and the earth.
Raelynn or Raelyn
- Name meaning: Invented name. (Female sheep + lake).
- Popularity: Raelynn ranks #104 and Raelyn ranks #370.
Rayne or Rain
- Name meaning: Precipitation.
- Popularity: Rayne ranks #775 and Rain is not ranking.
Raven
- Name meaning: Blackbird.
- Popularity: #418
River
- Name meaning: Stream of water.
- Popularity: This R name ranks #186 for girls and #129 for boys.
Robin
- Name meaning: Bright and shining.
- Popularity: #904
Rosalie or Rosalee
- Name meaning: Rose.
- Popularity: Rosalie ranks #198 and Rosalee is #787.
Rosalind
- Name meaning: Pretty rose.
- Popularity: This “R” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Rosemary
- Name meaning: An aromatic shrub.
- Popularity: #445
Rose or Rosie or Rosa
- Name meaning: Flower.
- Popularity: Rose ranks #113, Rosie is #470, and Rosa ranks #639.
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Uncommon Girl Names that Start with R
Here are some baby names starting with R that are uncommon without being too far out there…
Rayleigh
- Name meaning: Scattering of light.
- Popularity: This “R” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Rayna or Reyna or Reina or Raina
- Name meaning: Queen.
- Popularity: Rayna ranks #702, Reyna is #594, Reina is #590, and Raina is #809.
Rebel
- Name meaning: Maverick.
- Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “R” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Reverie
- Name meaning: Daydream.
- Popularity: This baby name that starts with the letter “R” is not currently popular for girls in the U.S.
Rhiannon
- Name meaning: Divine queen.
- Popularity: This elegant girls’ “R” name is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Ripley
- Name meaning: Clearing in the woods.
- Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “R” is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Rivka
- Name meaning: Meaning unknown. Possibly snare or to bind.
- Popularity: #805
If you liked these unique girl names beginning with R, you might also like this list of three-syllable girl names or these badass girl names.
Timeless Girl Names that Start with R
These baby girl names that start with R have stood the test of time. They don’t tend to evoke any particular decade.
Rachel
- Name meaning: Female sheep.
- Popularity: #227
Raquel
- Name meaning: Innocent.
- Popularity: #933
Rebecca or Rebekah
- Name meaning: To tie or bind.
- Popularity: #250
Regina
- Name meaning: Queen.
- Popularity: #432
If you liked these timeless R names for girls, you might also like this list of Victorian girl names or these names that mean graceful.
R girl names that are past their prime
There are a ton of girl names that start with R that are either really outdated or super far out there.
But, for the sake of a complete list of girls’ names starting with R, I’m going to include a bunch of them here, just in case they appeal to you.
All of these first ones are ranking in the top 1000.
Ramona
- Name meaning: Wisely protecting.
- Popularity: #816
Renata
- Name meaning: Reborn.
- Popularity: #512
Romina
- Name meaning: Roman. Pomegranate.
- Popularity: #664
Rosalia
- Name meaning: Rose.
- Popularity: #744
Roselyn or Rosalyn
- Name meaning: Gentle horse. Rose lake.
- Popularity: Roselyn ranks #723 and Rosalyn is #843.
Royalty or Royal
- Name meaning: Having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family.
- Popularity: Royalty ranks #393 and Royal is #767.
Here are a few more R names that aren’t ranking:
| Rachelle Reba Renee Reuben Reza Rita |
Rivera Rosabella Rosella Rosette Roslyn Roxanne |
More baby names for girls
Before we get to middle name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.
Middle name ideas for first names starting with R
Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name that starts with R.
| Rachel Alexandra Raelynn Hart Raquel Phoenix Raven Violet Rayleigh Hazel Rayna Sophie Rayne Teagan Reagan Avery Rebecca Hannah Rebel Alexis Reese Magnolia Regina Adeline Reign Juliette Remi Mackenzie Remington Blake Reva Jade Reverie Lennon Rey Shiloh Rhea Marie |
Rhett Blakely Rhiannon Lily Riley Sage Ripley Piper River Indigo Robin Aria Romy Madelyn Rory Abigail Rosalie Lane Rosalind Mia Rose Penelope Roux Hartley Rowan Brooke Roxy Sophia Ruby Lennox Ruth Mazie Ryan Olivia Ryder Hadley Rylan Aubrey |
Final thoughts on girl names that start with R
While the modern options for girl names starting with R are quite limited, there are still plenty of beautiful monikers to choose from.
My personal favorites are Reagan, Reese, Remi, and Ruby.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect girl name that starts with the letter R!
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