Riah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Riah means 'God is seen'.
Meaning of the Name Riah
Riah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is seen'. It is a feminine name that is often considered a variant of the name Ria. Riah is a unique and modern name that carries a spiritual connotation. It is associated with the idea of being able to see and experience the presence of God in one's life.
Popularity of the Name Riah
The popularity for the name Riah peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 41 births, which ranked number 6,671 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Riah had the most female births in 2022 with 41, which ranked number 3,684 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 5, which ranked number 12,173 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Riah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 41 births, an increase of 95.24%. Among females, Riah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 41 births, an increase of 95.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Riah
- 20 Year Trend of Riah: 355.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Riah: 95.24%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Riah: 95.24%
Popularity of Riah by State
Among females, Riah was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Riah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Riah
- Total Births of Riah: 44 (6.92%)
- Female Births of Riah: 44 (6.92%)
Given the upward trend of Riah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.92% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. For Females, births for Riah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 44 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.92%.