Riyah
Every Riyah since 1998 — 869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riyah
Riyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,507 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 869 American babies have been named Riyah. Its peak came in 2023, when 91 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 Riyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,507 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,407 |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,121 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,601 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,702 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,667 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,541 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,481 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,134 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,764 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,132 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,143 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,117 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,279 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,827 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,145 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,268 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,019 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,337 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,424 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,774 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,521 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #15,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riyah in 2025?
Riyah ranked #2,507 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riyah?
869 babies have been named Riyah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riyah most popular?
Riyah peaked in 2023, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Riyah a boy or girl name?
Riyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riyah rising or falling?
Riyah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.