Girl · #3,414 in 2026

Riah

Name: Popularity of the name Riah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Riah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Riyah is a small town and rural commune in Berrechid Province of the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. In the 2014 Moroccan census the commune recorded a population of 9373 people living in 1491 households. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 7562 people living in 1197 households.

Current Rank

#3,414

Peak Rank

#3,414 (2026)

Total Babies

705

5-Yr Trend

+53%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3414

Peak Rank

705

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Riah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Riah

Riah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 46 Riahs were born — ranking #3,414 that year. As of 2026, Riah ranks #3,414 for baby girls with 46 births, rising sharply (+53% over the past five years). In total, more than 705 Riahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Riah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Riah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riah

What does the name Riah mean?

How popular is Riah in 2026?

In 2026, Riah ranks #3,414 among girls' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Riah most popular?

Riah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,414 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Riah most popular?

Riah has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Riah.

Is Riah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Riah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Riah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Riah include Kaile, Gissele, Terriana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Riah

Riah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 705 births in the dataset. Riah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,414. Use the chart and map above to compare Riah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.