Riya is a distinctive choice, ranked #676 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Riya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#676
About the Name Riya
Riya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 72 places over five years. Its high point was #359 in 2006, and it now sits at #676. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Riya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Riya
Unlikely. With around 56 UK babies named Riya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Riya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Riya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 72 places in the last five years. Its peak was #359 in 2006. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Riya 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 Riya include: Riya Bhatia — Riya Bhatia is an Indian professional tennis player.; Riya (singer) — Riya (born February 18) is a female Japanese singer from Fukuoka, Japan.; Riya Sokół — Riya Sokół, also known as Pati Sokół, is a Polish artist, singer, performer, author, and public speaker..
Riya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Riyas in the wild.
56
UK babies named Riya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 72 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Riya
Likely around 1 other Riya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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