Reya Girl

Popularity: #651 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-uh / /ˈreɪ.ə/

Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'king' or 'to rule'; Hebrew: 'a friend'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Sanskrit, Reya is often associated with royalty and leadership. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive meanings. In Hebrew, it conveys friendship and companionship, making it a versatile choice for a girl's name.

Trend Summary

Reya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Raya
  • Reiya

International Variants

  • Reya (Sanskrit)
  • Raya (Spanish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reya was first seen in the United States in 1982. Reya has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Reya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 55
22%
TX 27
11%
NY 16
6%
IL 14
6%
NJ 13
5%
WA 12
5%
MA 12
5%
FL 11
4%
NC 10
4%
TN 9
4%
GA 9
4%
PA 9
4%
MN 8
3%
MD 7
3%
AZ 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19825
19847
19888
19897
19915
19926
19938
19946
19969
19979
19987
199912
200021
200116
200216
200324
200437
200532
200644
200744
200839
200941
201051
201160
201257
201374
201491
2015108
2016176
2017145
2018151
2019147
2020175
2021219
2022248
2023274
2024305