Riya
Riya is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “singer, graceful, gem.” Riya is a Sanskrit-origin name meaning 'singer' or 'graceful.'
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how do you pronounce Riya?
REE-yah
more about Riya
It is also associated with the word for 'gem' in some interpretations. Simple, melodic, and easy to pronounce across languages, it has become popular among Indian families both in South Asia and the diaspora.
how popular is this name?
Riya has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 2002, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #871 in 2005, and ranked #990 in 2017.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2017 | #990 |
| 2016 | #978 |
| 2014 | #966 |
| 2012 | #988 |
| 2011 | #965 |
| 2010 | #904 |
| 2009 | #969 |
| 2008 | #991 |
| 2005 | #871 |
| 2002 | #954 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Riya fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Riya?
- Riya Sen (Indian actress)
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quick answers about Riya
What does the name Riya mean?
Riya means “singer, graceful, gem”.
What is the origin of the name Riya?
Riya comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Riya?
Riya ranked #990 in the US in 2017, according to Social Security data.
Is Riya a boy or girl name?
Riya is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Riya?
Riya is pronounced REE-yah, with 2 syllables.
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