Riya
Every Riya since 1990 — 6,273 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riya
Riya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,546 in 2025 with 137 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 6,273 American babies have been named Riya. Its peak came in 2005, when 291 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Riya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 | #1,546 |
| 2024 | 182 | #1,277 |
| 2023 | 223 | #1,104 |
| 2022 | 217 | #1,131 |
| 2021 | 211 | #1,161 |
| 2020 | 176 | #1,274 |
| 2019 | 194 | #1,208 |
| 2018 | 235 | #1,080 |
| 2017 | 262 | #992 |
| 2016 | 274 | #978 |
| 2015 | 228 | #1,122 |
| 2014 | 276 | #969 |
| 2013 | 247 | #1,013 |
| 2012 | 255 | #992 |
| 2011 | 265 | #969 |
| 2010 | 289 | #906 |
| 2009 | 274 | #972 |
| 2008 | 268 | #994 |
| 2007 | 262 | #1,015 |
| 2006 | 274 | #954 |
| 2005 | 291 | #872 |
| 2004 | 248 | #968 |
| 2003 | 206 | #1,076 |
| 2002 | 234 | #955 |
| 2001 | 158 | #1,251 |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,469 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,541 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,092 |
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Famous people named Riya
- Riya Sen Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riya in 2025?
Riya ranked #1,546 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riya?
6,273 babies have been named Riya in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riya most popular?
Riya peaked in 2005, when 291 newborns received the name.
Is Riya a boy or girl name?
Riya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riya rising or falling?
Riya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Riya?
Well-known people named Riya include Riya Sen (actor).