Rhya
Every Rhya since 1991 — 348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhya
Rhya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,366 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 348 American babies have been named Rhya. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 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 Rhya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,366 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,758 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,536 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,595 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,626 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,038 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,277 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,409 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,437 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,963 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,721 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,398 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,781 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,542 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,358 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,443 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,310 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,444 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,021 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,795 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,758 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,875 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,514 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,356 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhya in 2025?
Rhya ranked #5,366 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhya?
348 babies have been named Rhya in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhya most popular?
Rhya peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Rhya a boy or girl name?
Rhya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhya rising or falling?
Rhya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.