Riya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced REE-yuh
Verified name
What does Riya mean?
Singer, graceful person
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 811 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 763 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ri
Variant: Rhea, Reeya
Related: Rhea
Using Riya across cultures
Phonetically familiar in English due to similarity with Rhea.
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