Reykja

The first name Reykja is a Nordic form of Reika, which is considered a short form for names that begin with the element 'rihhi'. Translated into German, the name carries the meanings 'the powerful' or 'the ruler'.

What does the name Reykja mean?

Reykja is a female first name that is considered a Nordic variant of the name Reika and is derived from names that begin with 'rihhi'. In German, it is interpreted to mean 'the powerful' or 'the ruler'. Its roots can be found in the Old High German term rihhi, which describes 'rich', 'powerful', 'high', 'the power', 'the rule', and 'the ruler'. In Icelandic, the name is associated with 'smoky' or 'smoke', derived from 'reykjar'. However, there is no connection to the Icelandic capital Reykjavík (originally Reykjarvík), which means 'smoke bay'. In Iceland, Reykja is not a common first name. Other variants include Rajka, Raika, Rayka, Reike, Reikja, and Reyka.

Where does the name Reykja come from?

The name Reykja has its roots in Old High German and means 'the powerful'. The Old High German word rihhi is composed of terms for rich, powerful, high, power, rule, and ruler. The languages in which the name appears are Old Icelandic, German, and Icelandic.

How do you pronounce Reykja?

Reykja is pronounced approximately like 'Reika', with an emphasized 'e' and a soft 'j'.

When is the name day of Reykja?

The name day of Reykja is celebrated on January 7 and August 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Reykja is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th in the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been used less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The international popularity and frequency of Reykja is reflected in its rankings in various countries.