Riah
Every Riah since 1978 — 661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riah
Riah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,644 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 661 American babies have been named Riah. Its peak came in 2024, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Riah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,644 | — | — |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,634 | 5 | #13,820 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,756 | 5 | #13,742 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,694 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,307 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,342 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,584 | — | — |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,646 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,493 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,962 | 5 | #13,770 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,285 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,399 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,950 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,296 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,359 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,141 | — | — |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,760 | — | — |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,916 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,041 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,550 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,333 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,771 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,559 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,900 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,087 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,025 | — | — |
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| 1990 | 5 | #14,684 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riah in 2025?
Riah ranked #4,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riah?
661 babies have been named Riah in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riah most popular?
Riah peaked in 2024, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Riah a boy or girl name?
Riah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riah rising or falling?
Riah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.