Rya
Every Rya since 1971 — 1,928 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rya
Rya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,522 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,928 American babies have been named Rya. Its peak came in 2024, when 190 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 Rya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 2024 | 190 | #1,236 | — | — |
| 2023 | 159 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 2022 | 168 | #1,377 | — | — |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,966 | — | — |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,437 | — | — |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,602 | — | — |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,549 | — | — |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,186 | — | — |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,930 | — | — |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,679 | — | — |
| 2014 | 72 | #2,513 | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,257 | — | — |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,582 | — | — |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,506 | — | — |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,556 | — | — |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,152 | — | — |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,646 | — | — |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,302 | — | — |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,715 | — | — |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,973 | — | — |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,187 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,079 | — | — |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,975 | — | — |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,944 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,299 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,052 | 6 | #6,380 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,256 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,235 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rya
- Rya Kihlstedt Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rya in 2025?
Rya ranked #1,522 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rya?
1,928 babies have been named Rya in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rya most popular?
Rya peaked in 2024, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Rya a boy or girl name?
Rya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rya rising or falling?
Rya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rya?
Well-known people named Rya include Rya Kihlstedt (actor).