Reila

The female first name Reila is considered a possible derivation of Raili, a Finnish variant of the name Rachel, which in turn traces back to the biblical figure Rachel. The name is translated as 'the mother sheep'.

What does the name Reila mean?

Reila is generally regarded as a variant of Raili, which is a Finnish form of Rachel, with roots that go back to the biblical Rachel. In translation, the name means 'the mother sheep'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew rāḥēl (רָחֵל), which also means 'the mother sheep'. In Japanese, the name means 'the lovely blossom'.

Where does the name Reila come from?

The etymology of the name Reila is ancient Hebrew, where it carries the meaning 'the mother sheep'. The term is derived from rāḥēl (רָחֵל), which in ancient Hebrew means 'the mother sheep'. The name is relevant in Finnish and Japanese languages.

How do you pronounce Reila?

Reila is pronounced as 'Rei-la'.

When is the name day of Reila?

Reila celebrates her name day on July 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Reila is among the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its highest position in 2015, ranking 4,092nd. Over the last ten years, Reila has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the statistics for the last decade. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rel / Reli / Ri