Riya

Meaning of Riya

Riya means "singer" or "graceful." It can also mean "richness" or "destruction of the enemy".

Riya has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Riya

After ranking as high as #873 in 2005, Riya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Riya

• Riya Sen
  Indian actress and model
• Riya Subodh
  Indian fashion entrepreneur
• Riya Vij
  Indian actress
• Riya Chakraborty
  Indian actress
• Riya Deepsi
  Indian actress

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Questions about the name Riya

What does the name Riya mean?

Riya means riya means "singer" or "graceful." it can also mean "richness" or "destruction of the enemy", and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Riya a boy's or a girl's name?

Riya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Riya?

Riya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Riya most popular?

Riya peaked at #873 in 2005.