This list includes 78 Modern girl names that start with R, from “Rachel” to “Róisín”. They include trending variants, recent coinages, and globally used favorites useful for expectant parents, writers, and baby-name researchers.
Modern girl names that start with R are contemporary female names beginning with R, often chosen for sound, meaning, or cultural resonance. Many gained visibility through celebrities, literature, or social trends—”Rachel” remains both classic and widely recognized.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning & Origin, Popularity, and Notes.
Name: The name as commonly written so you can quickly scan spellings and pick options that match your taste.
Pronunciation: A user-friendly phonetic guide so you can say the name correctly and evaluate how it sounds aloud.
IPA: Standard phonetic notation provides precise pronunciation details when you want more accuracy than the simple guide.
Meaning & Origin: Short definition with cultural origin helps you understand the name’s significance and historical or linguistic background.
Popularity: Recent rank or trend info shows how common the name is, helping you choose common or rare options.
Notes: Brief context such as notable bearers, variant spellings, or cultural usage gives extra context for your decision.
Modern girl names that start with R
| Name | Origin/Country | Pronunciation (user-friendly; IPA if available) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel | Hebrew | RAY-chəl (ˈreɪtʃəl) | Ewe; shepherdess |
| Rae | English/Hebrew | RAY (reɪ) | Ewe; variant of Rachel or Ray |
| Raina | Slavic/Sanskrit | RAY-nə (ˈreɪnə) | Queen (Slavic); joyous song/earth (Sanskrit) |
| Rayna | Hebrew/Spanish | RAY-nə (ˈreɪnə) | Queen (Hebrew/Spanish variant) |
| Raelynn | English/Modern | RAY-lin (ˈreɪlɪn) | Combined “Rae” + “Lynn” |
| Raya | Hebrew/Arabic | RYE-ə (ˈraɪə) | Friend; parade/royal |
| Reagan | Irish | RAY-gən (ˈreɪɡən) | Little ruler |
| Reese | Welsh | REES (riːs) | Enthusiastic; ardent |
| Reina | Spanish/Japanese | RAY-nə (ˈreɪnə) | Queen (Spanish); sound in Japanese |
| Regina | Latin | rə-JEE-nə (rɪˈdʒiːnə) | Queen |
| Remi | French/Japanese | REH-mee (ˈrɛmi) | Oarsman; beloved (variant meanings) |
| Remy | French | REH-mee (ˈrɛmi) | Oarsman; remedy |
| Renee | French | rə-NAY (rəˈneɪ) | Born again |
| Rhea | Greek | REE-ə (ˈriːə) | Flowing; mother of gods |
| Rhiannon | Welsh | ree-ANN-ən (rhiˈænən) | Great queen; goddess |
| Rhiana | Welsh/Welsh variant | ree-AH-nə (riˈɑːnə) | Variant of Rhiannon |
| Riley | Irish/English | RYE-lee (ˈraɪli) | Valiant; courageous |
| Rina | Hebrew/Japanese | REE-nə (ˈriːnə) | Joy; jasmine; melody |
| Risa | Japanese/Spanish | REE-sah (ˈriːsə) | Laughter/benefit (Japanese) |
| Riya | Sanskrit/Hindi | REE-yah (ˈriːjə) | Singer; graceful |
| River | English | RIV-er (ˈrɪvər) | Flowing body of water |
| Rowan | Gaelic | ROH-ən (ˈroʊən) | Little red one; tree |
| Robyn | English | ROH-bin (ˈrɒbɪn) | Bright fame; bird |
| Romy | German/Dutch | ROH-mee (ˈroʊmi) | Short form of Rosemary/Romana |
| Roxanne | Persian/Greek | rok-SAN (rɒkˈsæn) | Dawn; bright |
| Roxy | English | ROK-see (ˈrɒksi) | Short for Roxanne |
| Roxana | Persian/Greek | rok-SAH-nə (rɒkˈsɑːnə) | Dawn; bright |
| Ruby | Latin/English | ROO-bee (ˈruːbi) | Precious red gem |
| Rue | English/French | ROO (ruː) | Regret; herb |
| Ruth | Hebrew | ROOTH (ruːθ) | Friend |
| Ruthie | English | ROOTH-ee (ˈruːði) | Diminutive of Ruth |
| Rocío | Spanish | roh-SEE-oh (roˈθio / roˈsio) | Morning dew |
| Rosa | Latin/Spanish | ROH-sah (ˈroʊzə) | Rose |
| Rosalie | French | ROH-zah-lee (ˈroʊzəli) | Rose; beautiful |
| Rosalyn | English | ROH-zə-lin (ˈroʊzəlɪn) | Pretty rose |
| Roselyn | English/Spanish | ROH-zə-lin (ˈroʊzəlɪn) | Rose + beautiful |
| Rosie | English | ROH-zee (ˈroʊzi) | Diminutive of Rose |
| Rosalía | Spanish | ro-SAH-lee-ə (roˈsa.li.a) | Rose |
| Rosalind | Old English/Latin | ROH-zə-lind (ˈroʊzəlɪnd) | Gentle horse; beautiful rose |
| Romina | Latin/Italian | ro-MEE-nah (roˈmiːnə) | From Rome; beloved |
| Romilly | French/English | ROH-mee-lee (ˈrɒmɪli) | Place name/variant |
| Rumi | Japanese/Persian | ROO-mee (ˈruːmi) | Beauty; poet’s name |
| Rupa | Sanskrit | ROO-pah (ˈruːpə) | Beauty; form |
| Ruchika | Sanskrit/Hindi | ROO-chee-kah (ruːˈtʃiːkə) | Famed; beloved |
| Rukmini | Sanskrit | rook-MIH-nee (ruːkˈmɪni) | Adored; wife of Krishna |
| Ruma | Arabic/Bengali | ROO-mah (ˈruːmə) | Pleasant; joy |
| Rumana | Arabic/Bengali | roo-MAH-nah (ruːˈmɑːnə) | Pleasant; luminous |
| Rania | Arabic | RAH-nee-ah (ˈrɑːniə) | Queen; gazing |
| Rashida | Arabic | rah-SHEE-dah (ræˈʃiːdə) | Rightly guided; righteous |
| Ruba | Arabic | ROO-bah (ˈruːbə) | Red; ruby-like |
| Rubina | Persian/Arabic | roo-BEE-nah (ruːˈbiːnə) | Little ruby |
| Rukhsana | Persian/Urdu | rookh-SAH-nah (rʊkˈsɑːnə) | Beautiful face |
| Raisa | Hebrew/Russian | RYE-sah (ˈraɪsə) | Leader; easygoing |
| Raisa | Arabic variant | RAY-sah (ˈreɪsə) | Young; well-kept |
| Roshni | Sanskrit/Hindi | ROSH-nee (ˈrɒʃni) | Light |
| Ritika | Sanskrit/Hindi | rih-TEE-kah (rɪˈtiːkə) | Movement; stream |
| Riyaan/Riya* | Hindi | REE-yah (ˈriːjə) | Singer; graceful |
| Raksha | Sanskrit | RAK-shah (ˈrækʃə) | Protection |
| Ritika | Hindi | rih-TEE-kah (rɪˈtiːkə) | Movement; stream |
| Renu | Sanskrit | REH-noo (ˈreɪnuː) | Manure; renewal |
| Riddhi | Sanskrit | RID-dhee (ˈrɪdhi) | Prosperity |
| Rivka | Hebrew | REE-vkah (ˈrivkə) | To bind; captivating |
| Riva | Hebrew/Slavic | REE-vah (ˈriːvə) | Pleasant; shore |
| Rena | Hebrew/Greek | REE-nah (ˈriːnə) | Joyful; reborn |
| Renae/Renaé | French/English | re-NAY (rəˈneɪ) | Born again |
| Rox | English | ROKS (rɒks) | Short for Roxanne |
| Roksana | Persian/Slavic | rok-SAH-nah (rɒkˈsɑːnə) | Dawn; bright |
| Romaine | French/English | roh-MAYN (roʊˈmeɪn) | Roman; from Rome |
| Romy-Lee | Modern/Compound | ROH-mee-lee (ˈroʊmiˈli) | Combination name |
| Rosetta | Italian | roh-ZET-ah (roʊˈzɛtə) | Little rose |
| Rosalba | Italian/Spanish | ro-ZAHL-bah (roʊˈzælbə) | White rose |
| Róisín | Irish | ROH-sheen (ˈroːʃiːn) | Little rose |
| Róisín | anglicized as Roisin | ROH-sheen (ˈroʊʃiːn) | Little rose |
| Ryann | English | RYE-ən (ˈraɪən) | Variant of Ryan |
| Ryan | Irish/English | RYE-ən (ˈraɪən) | Little king |
| Raeann | Modern | RAY-an (ˈreɪən) | Combination of Rae + Ann |
| Rhea-Lou | Modern/Compound | REE-ə-loo (ˈriːəlʊ) | Compound name |
| Ranya | Arabic | RAHN-yah (ˈrɑːnjə) | Gazing; affectionate |
Descriptions
Rachel
Biblical classic with steady modern use; familiar in English-speaking countries and often seen as timeless and warm.
Rae
Short, sunny name used independently or as nickname; popular for its brevity and modern feel.
Raina
Used internationally with multiple meanings; feels regal and contemporary.
Rayna
Modern spelling variant of Raina/Reina; trendy and elegant.
Raelynn
Popular modern coinage and country-pop inspired name, often seen on baby-name lists.
Raya
Short, international name with soft sound; rising in popularity for its simplicity.
Reagan
Modern unisex name with political association (President Reagan); stylish and spunky for girls.
Reese
Sleek, modern usage for girls (also a surname); short and gender-flexible.
Reina
Elegant, royal-sounding name popular in Hispanic communities and beyond.
Regina
Classic Latinate name, familiar in many languages; feels formal but wearable.
Remi
Unisex in French contexts, trending for girls as a chic, short name.
Remy
Often used for girls in English now; stylish, gender-neutral choice.
Renee
Elegant French name popular in English-speaking countries; vintage yet modern.
Rhea
Mythological and modern; soft-sounding, used regularly for girls.
Rhiannon
Celtic myth and 1970s music boosted modern use; lyrical and strong.
Rhiana
Modern variant influenced by pop culture; feminine and melodic.
Riley
Popular unisex name widely used for girls; energetic and playful.
Rina
Short, international, and feminine; used across many cultures.
Risa
Light, cheerful name common in Japan and used elsewhere as a modern choice.
Riya
Popular in South Asia and the diaspora; modern, pretty, and easy to pronounce globally.
River
Modern nature name used for girls; gender-neutral and fresh.
Rowan
Unisex but popular for girls; nature-connected and modern.
Robyn
Feminine spelling of Robin; has vintage charm and modern use.
Romy
Chic, international diminutive used independently; stylish and youthful.
Roxanne
Bold, retro-modern name popularized by music and pop culture.
Roxy
Edgy, energetic nickname used on its own; feels playful and contemporary.
Roxana
Historic and exotic-sounding, used as a glamorous modern choice.
Ruby
Vintage revival name that remains fashionable, warm, and jewel-inspired.
Rue
Short literary name popularized by modern culture (The Hunger Games); simple and moody.
Ruth
Biblical classic with steady usage; vintage-chic for modern parents.
Ruthie
Sweet, retro nickname used independently; cozy and affectionate.
Rocío
Traditional Spanish given name used widely in Hispanic communities.
Rosa
Timeless floral name used globally; elegant and versatile.
Rosalie
Romantic, vintage revival name popular in English-speaking countries.
Rosalyn
Modern variant blending Rose and -lyn; feminine and familiar.
Roselyn
Contemporary-sounding hybrid seen in modern name lists.
Rosie
Friendly, upbeat diminutive often used as a standalone name.
Rosalía
Elegant Spanish form with lyrical sound; modern and melodic.
Rosalind
Classic literary name with vintage charm, resurfacing among modern parents.
Romina
Popular in Romance-language countries; feminine and romantic.
Romilly
Quirky, modern-sounding name with literary flair; used independently for girls.
Rumi
Short and poetic; cross-cultural use increased after pop culture and literary interest.
Rupa
Used in South Asia; simple, traditional yet modern in diaspora communities.
Ruchika
Indian-origin name seen in modern use among South Asian families.
Rukmini
Mythological Indian name used in modern contexts, graceful and cultural.
Ruma
Short, regional name used in South Asia and the Middle East.
Rumana
Feminine name with regional popularity, elegant-sounding.
Rania
Popular across Arabic-speaking countries and globally; regal and easy to pronounce.
Rashida
Strong, classic Arabic name still widely used today.
Ruba
Short Arabic name with gemlike meaning; modern and vivid.
Rubina
Feminine, gem-inspired name used in South Asia and the Middle East.
Rukhsana
Elegant Urdu/Persian name with literary history and modern use.
Raisa
Popular in Russian and Jewish communities; classic yet contemporary.
Raisa
Variant forms and pronunciations exist; graceful and international.
Roshni
Common in South Asia; modern, bright, and meaningful.
Ritika
Contemporary Indian name with pleasant sound and poetic meaning.
Riyaan/Riya*
Riya (female) is popular in South Asia and diaspora; modern and melodic.
Raksha
Traditional Hindu name used today, meaningful and strong.
Ritika
Used in modern Indian naming, feminine and lyrical.
Renu
Short Indian name meaning renewal; simple and traditional-modern.
Riddhi
Common in India; modern-sounding and auspicious.
Rivka
Hebrew form of Rebecca used in Jewish communities; classic and contemporary.
Riva
Short, crisp name with Jewish and Slavic roots; modern and uncommon.
Rena
Simple, international-sounding name used across cultures.
Renae/Renaé
Variant of Renee, used as a stylish modern choice.
Rox
Edgy truncated form sometimes used as a standalone nickname name.
Roksana
Variant of Roxana used in Eastern Europe and beyond.
Romaine
Used as a modern given name occasionally; chic and continental.
Romy-Lee
Contemporary hyphenated style combining Romy and Lee; trendy and personalized.
Rosetta
Vintage diminutive seeing occasional modern use; romantic and melodic.
Rosalba
Distinctive, literary-sounding name used in Romance-language communities.
Róisín
Classic Irish name with poetic sound; used in Celtic revival contexts.
Róisín
Often anglicized in English-speaking countries; charming and Celtic.
Ryann
Modern feminine spelling of Ryan used for girls; contemporary and bold.
Ryan
Originally male but widely used for girls in modern naming trends.
Raeann
Contemporary blended name seen in English-speaking communities.
Rhea-Lou
Playful modern double name combining Rhea and Lou; boutique-style choice.
Ranya
Romantic Arabic name used in modern contexts; soft and feminine.