Ria
A female given name derived from Maria.
Every Ria since 1934 — 4,115 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ria
Ria is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,346 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 4,115 American babies have been named Ria. Its peak came in 2005, when 202 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ria year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,346 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,505 |
| 2023 | 95 | #2,060 |
| 2022 | 79 | #2,360 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,436 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,237 |
| 2019 | 85 | #2,188 |
| 2018 | 86 | #2,186 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,927 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,882 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,232 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,989 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,790 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1,830 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1,756 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,842 |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,703 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1,684 |
| 2007 | 147 | #1,554 |
| 2006 | 166 | #1,378 |
| 2005 | 202 | #1,150 |
| 2004 | 190 | #1,183 |
| 2003 | 174 | #1,222 |
| 2002 | 134 | #1,430 |
| 2001 | 125 | #1,503 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,964 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,478 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,199 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,596 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,982 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,535 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,542 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,908 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,112 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,068 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,240 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ria
- Ria Baran Skater · 1922–1986
- Ria Stalman Athlete · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ria mean?
A female given name derived from Maria.
How popular is the name Ria in 2025?
Ria ranked #2,346 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ria?
4,115 babies have been named Ria in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ria most popular?
Ria peaked in 2005, when 202 newborns received the name.
Is Ria a boy or girl name?
Ria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ria rising or falling?
Ria has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ria?
Well-known people named Ria include Ria Baran (skater), Ria Stalman (athlete).