How Many People Are Named Rya?

Complete statistics for the name Rya in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Rya
Very Rare
1,785
Estimated People
1 in 184,874
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
19 (1%)
♀ Female
1,766 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 13
California 181
Colorado 5
Florida 42
Georgia 5
Illinois 22
Indiana 8
Kentucky 5
Michigan 18
Minnesota 6
Missouri 12
North Carolina 16
New Jersey 12
New York 26
Ohio 27
Oregon 7
Pennsylvania 38
Tennessee 5
Texas 78
Utah 5
Virginia 6
Washington 10
Wisconsin 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Rya

How Many People Have the Name Rya in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,785 people in the United States currently share the name Rya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 184,874 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Rya a Common or Rare Name?

Rya is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Rya Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Rya are covered in full on the Rya name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Rya Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Rya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Rya is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Rya Most Popular?

The name Rya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 190 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Rya Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Rya across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rya?

Approximately 1,785 people in the United States share the name Rya, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Rya a rare name?

Rya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 184,874 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rya mean?

The meaning and origin of Rya is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Rya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Rya are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Rya most popular?

The name Rya reached its peak in 2024, with 190 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,785
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 184,874
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
Male %1%
Female %99%

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