How Many People Are Named Rya?
Complete statistics for the name Rya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rya is a very rare female name, with only 1,768 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 186,611 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 91% of those named Rya being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 1,785 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
📜 Rya Through the Generations
Rya has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 190 births. The average age of people named Rya is 13, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. Of the 1,785 total births recorded, 1,631 are under 30, while only 154 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This stark age distribution underscores its modernity and appeal among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rya
How Many People Have the Name Rya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,768 people in the United States currently share the name Rya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 186,611 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rya a Common or Rare Name?
Rya 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 Rya Mean?
Rya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Rya Most Popular?
The name Rya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 190 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 Rya?
Approximately 1,768 people named Rya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,785. That works out to roughly 1 in 186,611 Americans.
Is Rya a rare name?
Rya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 186,611 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rya mean?
Rya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Rya are male and 99% are female.
When was Rya most popular?
Rya peaked in 2024 with 190 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.