How Many People Are Named Rija?

Complete statistics for the name Rija: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rija
Very Rare
Madagascar

Rija is a very rare female name, with only 28 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 11,910,348 Americans. The majority of people named Rija are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~28
Living in US
1 in 11,910,348
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Madagascar
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

106,516
Worldwide Bearers
#9,622
Global Rank
🇲🇬 Madagascar
99,458
🇮🇳 India
2,468
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,210
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,191
🇵🇰 Pakistan
421
🇳🇵 Nepal
217
🇫🇷 France
125
🇨🇩 DR Congo
55
🇵🇭 Philippines
53
🇺🇸 United States
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
28 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
23
Would be under 30 (82%)
5
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rija Through the Generations

Rija has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2008 with seven births. Today, there are 28 individuals named Rija, with the average age being 22 years old. The age distribution shows that 23 of these individuals are under 30, five are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Rija

📄 About the Name Rija

How Many People Have the Name Rija?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28 people in the United States currently share the name Rija. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,910,348 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rija a Common or Rare Name?

Rija 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 Rija Mean?

Rija means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Madagascar origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rija in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rija Most Popular?

The name Rija reached peak popularity in 2008, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Rija?

Approximately 28 people named Rija live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,910,348 Americans.

Is Rija a rare name?

Rija is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,910,348 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rija mean?

Rija means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Madagascar origins.

Is Rija more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rija are male and 100% are female.

When was Rija most popular?

Rija peaked in 2008 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US28
All-Time Births28
1 in X1 in 11,910,348
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2008
World Rank#9,622
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.