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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Reya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rey|Reyaan
SanskritGirl↑ Rising

Reya

RAY-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#884
↑ Rising
#884
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 31
Peak rank
#884 in 2024
5yr change
+69 ranks
Birth frequency
8.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #884 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Reya

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #884

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+69 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritNatureMythologicalHindu2-syllableFeminineRisingModernLyricalSpiritual
Character
radiant energycreative spiritcompassionate heartgraceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Reya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #884 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +69 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#884 · rare
Reya at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'singer' or 'flowing water'; also associated with the Hindu goddess of wealth and abundance, Lakshmi
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#884 in 2024
5yr change:+69 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Reya Dutta
Indian-American singer
Similar Sound
RheaRyaReaReiaLeya
Similar Style
AriaMaya◈AnyaAsha◈AlayaSarai
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Reya
AriaMaya◈AdityaArjunDiyaAsha◈Rohan◈Kavya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Reya illustration
Name Intelligence
Reya · Overview
Summary

Reya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #884 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Reya scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 69 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Nature · Meaningful character
Reya carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
reya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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