Rya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Rya means 'a grain used for bread'.
Meaning of the Name Rya
Rya is derived from the Scandinavian name Rye, which means 'a grain used for bread'. It is a unisex name and has a strong connection to nature and agriculture. Rya is simple, yet unique and has a modern feel to it. It is not a widely used name, but it carries a sense of charm and warmth.
Popularity of the Name Rya
The popularity for the name Rya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 167 births, which ranked number 2,564 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rya had the most female births in 2022 with 167, which ranked number 1,373 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1986 with 8, which ranked number 4,852 out of 7,828 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 54 births to 167 births, an increase of 209.26%. Among females, Rya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 54 births to 167 births, an increase of 209.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rya
- 20 Year Trend of Rya: 778.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Rya: 209.26%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rya: 209.26%
Popularity of Rya by State
Among females, Rya was most popular in Western states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 26 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 1078 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rya
- Total Births of Rya: 187 (11.95%)
- Female Births of Rya: 187 (11.95%)
Given the upward trend of Rya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.95% increase in total births, for a total of 187 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 187 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.95%.