Rhea is a surname.
It is generally pronounced (; RAY), and is of Scottish origin.
Notable people with the name include:
People
Arnt O. Rhea (1852-1937), American politician
Caroline Rhea (born 1964), stand-up comedian, television actress and host
Hortense Rhéa (1844–1899), French actress
James Rhea (1791–1812), American soldier
John Rhea (1753–1832), United States Congressman
John S. Rhea (1855–1924), U.S. Congressman from Kentucky
Karen Rhea, American mathematics educator
La Julia Rhea (1908–92), American opera singer
Lady Rhea, a Wiccan high priestess
Lois Rhea, American composer
Russ Rhea (born 1962) American journalist
Slater Rhea, American singer-songwriter; TV performer
Timothy Rhea (born 1967), American conductor, and Director of Bands at Texas A&M University
William F. Rhea (1858–1931), U.S. Congressman from Virginia