Reya
Every Reya since 1982 — 2,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reya
Reya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,003 in 2025 with 250 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,939 American babies have been named Reya. Its peak came in 2024, when 305 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 | #1,003 |
| 2024 | 305 | #886 |
| 2023 | 278 | #947 |
| 2022 | 248 | #1,033 |
| 2021 | 220 | #1,125 |
| 2020 | 175 | #1,279 |
| 2019 | 147 | #1,492 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1,460 |
| 2017 | 145 | #1,527 |
| 2016 | 176 | #1,351 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,892 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2,126 |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,456 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,998 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,899 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,241 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,855 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,072 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,710 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,607 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,350 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,883 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,205 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,972 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,905 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reya in 2025?
Reya ranked #1,003 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 250 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reya?
2,939 babies have been named Reya in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reya most popular?
Reya peaked in 2024, when 305 newborns received the name.
Is Reya a boy or girl name?
Reya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reya rising or falling?
Reya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.