How Many People Are Named Ria?
Complete statistics for the name Ria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ria is a very rare female name, with only 3,933 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 83,915 Americans. The majority of those named Ria are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 4,036 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ria Through the Generations
Ria peaked in popularity in 2005 with 202 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Ria is 24, with 3,062 under 30, 741 between 30 and 60, and 233 over 60. This distribution highlights how Ria is predominantly a name of the younger generation, with 76% of its bearers being under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Ria
Ria is a feminine given name of multiple origins. In Western countries, it is often a short form of Maria. Ria is also an Indonesian name meaning joy or hilarity. People with the name include:Ria Ahlers, Dutch high jumper Ria Antoniou, Greek beauty pageant winner Ria Atayde, Filipina actress Ria Bancroft (1907–1993), New Zealand sculptor Ria Baran (1922–1986), West German figure skater Ria Bartok, stage name of Marie-Louise Pleiss (1943–1970), French pop singer Ria Beckers (1938–2006), Dutch GreenLeft politician Ria Bond, New Zealand politician Ria Brieffies (1957–2009), Dutch singer Ria Carlo…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ria's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ria
How Many People Have the Name Ria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 160 people in the United States currently share the name Ria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ria a Common or Rare Name?
Ria 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 Ria Mean?
Ria means "creative variant of Ria" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ria Most Popular?
The name Ria reached peak popularity in 2005, with 202 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Ria?
Approximately 160 people named Ria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 160. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,071,558 Americans.
Is Ria a rare name?
Ria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ria mean?
Ria means "creative variant of Ria" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ria are male and 100% are female.
When was Ria most popular?
Ria peaked in 2005 with 202 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.