Rhiya

REE-yah; REE-uh

Variation of Rhea, Riya, or Rhiannon, Greek, Sanskrit, Welsh

"flowing stream; singer, melody; divine queen"

Rhiya Origin and Meaning

The name Rhiya is a girl's name meaning "flowing stream; singer, melody; divine queen".

Familiar but underused, Rhiya has been given to a handful of girls each year in the US since 2007. Likely a variation of the water-inspired Greek name Rhea, the musical Sanskrit name Riya, or the regal Welsh option, Rhiannon, Rhiya could also be linked to Arabic Rihanna ("basil") or to any name with a "REE-uh" ending, from Maria to Fariha to Dimitriya.

Musician, DJ, and social media personality, Rhiya Percy (also known as DJ Rhiya), is a notable bearer, while the name also appears in The Folk of the Air series by popular author, Holly Black.