Reeva is a phonetic spelling of two different names: Reva, a Sanskrit name for the sacred Narmada River in India that is usually translated as "one that moves", and Riva, a Yiddish and Hebrew short form of Rivka or Rebecca. The spelling with double e makes the pronunciation clear for English speakers. Reeva had fewer than five births in 2000, reached number 2653 in 2024 and stands at number 2887 in 2025 with 59 births.