Rya

While many English sources say this name is a feminization of Ryan and give the pronunciation as Ryan without the final n, Rya is a genuine Arabic name for girls that rhymes with Mia and Leah. It is used widely throughout the Middle East and India and more than 50 girls were named Rya last year in the US, where it's quietly but steadily increasing in popularity.

Rya is also given to boys.

Pronounced REE-uh.

As of October 2026, Rya ranked #1522 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1230 in 2024.