Riya
About Riya
Looking for a musical name beyond the increasingly popular Aria? Why not consider the similar sounding Riya, a familiar yet little used name (in the US) with the appealing meaning "singer" and a similar sound to the likes of Mia and Leah.
Derived from Sanskrit, Riya has long been in the England and Wales Top 1000, and recent years have seen greater use of it in the States too. The first syllable is said as "REE" in India or Bangladesh, though English speaking parents might also use the "RY" pronunciation, if they're considering it an alternative to Raya.
A notable bearer is actress Riya Sen.
Pronounced REE-ya; REE-uh.
As of October 2026, Riya ranked #1546 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #872 in 2005.
Editor's take: The name Riya is a girl's name meaning "singer".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #969 | 276 | 154.5 |
| 2015 | #1,122 | 228 | 127.7 |
| 2016 | #978 | 274 | 154.6 |
| 2017 | #992 | 262 | 151.8 |
| 2018 | #1,080 | 235 | 138.1 |
| 2019 | #1,208 | 194 | 115.6 |
| 2020 | #1,274 | 176 | 108.9 |
| 2021 | #1,161 | 211 | 128.6 |
| 2022 | #1,131 | 217 | 132.3 |
| 2023 | #1,103 | 223 | 139 |
| 2024 | #1,280 | 181 | 111.7 |
| 2025 | #1,546 | 137 | 85.2 |
World rankings
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