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Rua

Girl name · Arabic · Gaelic · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Rua is an Arabic and Gaelic girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with, with Korean roots. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

Did you know?

  • GenerationRua peaked in 1916, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Ruas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rua would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 100,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryRua first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Rua

US births per million girls, 1916–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Rua

Rua is a girl name of Arabic, Gaelic and Korean origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic namesGaelic namesKorean names

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Questions about the name Rua

What does the name Rua mean?

Like most Korean names, Rua has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.

What is the origin of the name Rua?

Rua is Arabic, Gaelic and Korean in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Rua turns up in more than one tradition. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Rua a boy or girl name?

Rua is a girl name. In 2025, 16 US girls were named Rua.

How popular is the name Rua?

Rua ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1916, when it reached #4,417.

What should I know before naming my baby Rua?

Rua is an Arabic and Gaelic girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with, with Korean roots. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.