Ria is a distinctive choice, ranked #922 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ria in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#922
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About the Name Ria
Ria has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 209 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #192 โ parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ria is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ria in their class.
Ria Norsan โ Ria Norsan is an Indonesian politician who is the governor of West Kalimantan since February 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ria
Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Ria per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ria in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ria is declining: down 151 places since 2020, to #922 in 2025. It peaked at #192 in 2004.
Ria is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Ria include: Ria Lina, Ria Norsan and Ria Bose. Short summaries for each appear below.
Ria does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice โ your child is unlikely to encounter American Rias in the wild.
38
UK babies named Ria (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 151 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ria
Almost certainly the only Ria in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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