Girl nameCurrently #1,280 in the USFalling
Riya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20054 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Riya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Riya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Riya |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 2000 | 126 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 234 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 248 |
| 2005 | 291 |
| 2006 | 274 |
| 2007 | 261 |
| 2008 | 268 |
| 2009 | 274 |
| 2010 | 289 |
| 2011 | 265 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 247 |
| 2014 | 276 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2016 | 274 |
| 2017 | 262 |
| 2018 | 235 |
| 2019 | 194 |
| 2020 | 176 |
| 2021 | 211 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 223 |
| 2024 | 181 |
Riya through the decades
- Riya peaked in 2005, when 291 babies were named Riya in the US.
- The 2010s were Riya's strongest decade, averaging 253 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Riya has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Riya currently ranks #1,280 in the US and is cooling off.