The baby name Rekha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreːkʰɑː/ — reh-khaa (long 'a', aspirated 'kh').
Rekha is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Rekha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreːkʰɑː/ — reh-khaa (long 'a', aspirated 'kh').
Rekha is Sanskrit in Origin.
Rekha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, from रेखा (rekhā), meaning "line, stroke, boundary, or outline." In Indian languages it evokes the graceful contour or distinguishing mark, hence associations with artistry and beauty. The term appears widely in classical and modern usage, from the shirorekha, the headline that links letters in Devanagari script, to cultural phrases like "Lakshman Rekha," the inviolable boundary in the Ramayana.
As a given name, Rekha has been used across North and South Asia (Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Nepali), and among the global South Asian diaspora. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, influenced by the celebrated Indian film actor Rekha (Bhanurekha Ganesan). Variants and transliterations include Rekhā and Rekhaa; related compounds such as Bhanurekha also occur. While occasionally unisex in Sanskritic contexts, contemporary usage is overwhelmingly feminine.
| Rekhā Rekha is a famous Indian actress known for her versatility and beauty, most notably starring in films like 'Umrao Jaan', 'Silsila', and 'Khoon Bhari Maang'. Born in 1954, she has been a prominent figure in Bollywood since the 1970s, captivating audiences with her performances and style. | Rekha Thapa Rekha Thapa is best known as one of Nepal’s most prominent film actresses, with a long career that also includes work as a filmmaker, politician, and social activist. Born on 21 August 1982, she has appeared in more than 200 films, including Himmat, Kali, and Kasle Choryo Mero Man, and is widely recognized for championing strong female-led stories and women’s empowerment. | Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma is a Canadian actress of Indo-Fijian descent, best known for playing Tory Foster on Battlestar Galactica. She’s also known for her roles as Ellen Landry on Star Trek: Discovery and Sarita Malik on V. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #10 | 4,527 | 13,121 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #57 | 14 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #78 | 2 | 3,375 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #100 | 3 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #100 | 7 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #105 | 12 | 6,215 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #116 | 6 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #136 | 294 | 15,987 |
| AE | 0 | #153 | 25 | 10,220 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #167 | 256 | 8,413 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #171 | 466 | 20,968 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #182 | 136 | 15,378 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 168 | 8,539 |
| BD | 0 | #203 | 25 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #245 | 7 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #258 | 12 | 11,010 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #288 | 38 | 7,570 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #305 | 8 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #319 | 12 | 12,352 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #322 | 197 | 19,177 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #354 | 5 | 7,678 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #382 | 10 | 1,368 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| ZA | 0 | #427 | 21 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #438 | 150 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #450 | 104 | 17,937 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #511 | 13 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #584 | 32 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #598 | 8 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #606 | 12 | 11,648 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #619 | 326 | 25,931 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| LB | 0 | #647 | 12 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #687 | 21 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #706 | 296 | 24,821 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #731 | 9 | 17,960 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #733 | 6 | 3,895 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #740 | 30 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #820 | 183 | 16,750 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #824 | 15 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #869 | 13 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 44 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2013 | #915 | 6 | 9,616 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #918 | 224 | 25,928 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,062 | 31 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,096 | 16 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,361 | 86 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,522 | 93 | 28,008 |
Rekha is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:
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