How Many People Are Named Reya?
Complete statistics for the name Reya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reya means 'creative variant of Ayla', a very rare female name. Only 1 in 123,821 Americans are named Reya, making it extremely uncommon. With 305 births in 2024, it's clearly on the rise among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 traditionally represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 2,684 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reya Through the Generations
Reya, a modern name with roots in creative variants of Ayla, has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. As of today, there are 2,665 people named Reya living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. The name peaked in 2024 with 305 births, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice for new parents. This trend suggests that Reya will continue to be popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Reya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Reya
How Many People Have the Name Reya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,665 people in the United States currently share the name Reya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 123,821 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Reya a Common or Rare Name?
Reya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Reya Mean?
Reya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Reya Most Popular?
The name Reya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 305 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Reya?
Approximately 2,665 people named Reya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,684. That works out to roughly 1 in 123,821 Americans.
Is Reya a rare name?
Reya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 123,821 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reya mean?
Reya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Reya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Reya are male and 100% are female.
When was Reya most popular?
Reya peaked in 2024 with 305 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.