Rhema means spoken word or utterance — from the Greek. In theology, rhema IS the LIVING spoken word of God — distinct from logos (the written word). The name IS the word for God's most directly spoken truth. Two syllables of the LIVING spoken word, God's-direct-utterance, and Greek divine-speech.
Rhema IS the LIVING spoken word of God.Distinct from logos — the spoken truth.Two syllables with a sacred, Greek sound: RAY-mah.Rhe and Ma are both embedded.The most directly God-spoken name.
Rhema IS the LIVING spoken word of God — distinct from logos. The most directly spoken truth.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek; Christian theology.
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Today
Rhema remains a beloved choice, ranking #3148 in the US. 1,175 babies have been named Rhema since 1981.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Rhema?
2024peak year
Rhema first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1981. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 92 babies received the name (ranked #2090). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3148), with roughly 58 babies named Rhema each year. Rhema has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 1,175 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Rhema's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — divine communication. People named Rhema tend to be sacred, spoken, and gifted at being God's LIVING spoken word.
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