Riyana
Every Riyana since 2000 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riyana
Riyana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,522 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 383 American babies have been named Riyana. Its peak came in 2021, when 33 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 Riyana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riyana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,522 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,446 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,972 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,662 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,308 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,587 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,427 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,193 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,243 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,310 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,414 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,786 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,784 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,089 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,213 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,373 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,761 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,042 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,787 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,629 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,502 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,520 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,005 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,182 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riyana in 2025?
Riyana ranked #5,522 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riyana?
383 babies have been named Riyana in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riyana most popular?
Riyana peaked in 2021, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Riyana a boy or girl name?
Riyana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riyana rising or falling?
Riyana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.