Riya
Riya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2005, when 291 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Riya popular?
Steady Riya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
| 2020s | 1,146 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,525 | |
| 2000s | 2,341 | |
| 1990s | 261 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Riya mean?
Commonly given as Sanskrit-derived riya (रिया), 'singer' or 'graceful'. It is not well attested in classical Sanskrit literature, so this meaning is popular rather than firmly documented.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riya mean?
Riya means singer; graceful. Commonly given as Sanskrit-derived riya (रिया), 'singer' or 'graceful'. It is not well attested in classical Sanskrit literature, so this meaning is popular rather than firmly documented.
What is the origin of the name Riya?
Riya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Riya?
Riya is pronounced “REE-yah.”
Is Riya a boy or a girl name?
Riya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Riya a popular name right now?
Riya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
How popular is the name Riya?
In 2025, Riya ranked #1546 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Riya most popular?
Riya was most popular in 2005, when about 291 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Riya?
Names similar to Riya include Aadhya, Diya, Asha, Meera, Reva.
What names go well with Riya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Riya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.