Is Rya a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rya is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #760 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Rya Girl

Popularity: #760 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRYE-uh / /ˈraɪ.ə/

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'friend'; Irish: 'kingdom'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Rya is often associated with friendship and companionship. In Irish culture, it can be linked to themes of leadership and strength. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a modern trend towards shorter, more unique names. It is also sometimes considered a variant of the name Rhea, which has its own distinct origins.

Trend Summary

Rya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, reflecting a broader trend towards unique and modern names.

Similar Names

Rhea Rina Raya Mira Kira Lya Zia Naya

Variants

Rya
Riah

International Variants

Rya (Scandinavian)
Rhea (Greek)

Famous people named Rya

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Fictional characters named Rya

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Sibling Suggestions

Maya Zara Nia Lila Tara Sia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rya was first seen in the United States in 1971. Rya has ranked as high as #1170 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rya (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	26	22%
TX	17	14%
FL	11	9%
PA	10	8%
NY	8	7%
OR	7	6%
OH	6	5%
MN	6	5%
MO	6	5%
VA	6	5%
NJ	6	5%
KY	5	4%
TN	5	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1971	5
1975	5
1977	10
1979	10
1980	9
1981	8
1982	5
1983	6
1985	5
1986	5
1991	14
1992	13
1993	8
1994	8
1995	8
1996	16
1997	14
1998	13
1999	20
2000	24
2001	24
2002	19
2003	32
2004	36
2005	40
2006	50
2007	45
2008	54
2009	46
2010	46
2011	70
2012	54
2013	50
2014	72
2015	67
2016	58
2017	51
2018	44
2019	42
2020	45
2021	99
2022	167
2023	159
2024	190