Reya
How to say it: RAY-uh · /ˈreɪə/
Sanskrit variant of Riya meaning 'singer'. May also relate to Hebrew 'rea' (companion). Used in South Asian communities.
Reya was the 882nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 250 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #656 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #882 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 250 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,261 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #656 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Reya finds its peak in the 2020s. More climbing is anticipated.
What goes with it
Airy and soft across two syllables, it feels gentle and light. Nyla pairs sweetly in sound, and Rey serves as a petite short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Hindi.
England and Wales: #384.
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