Riya
REE-ya; REE-uh
Sanskrit
"singer"
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Updated Thu Jun 12 2025
Riya Origin and Meaning
The name Riya is a girl's name meaning "singer".
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.