Ria

Ria: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /riːə/

Meaning and origin of Ria

  • A female given name derived from Maria.

Etymology

Diminutive of Maria.

How popular is Ria?

78U.S. babies in 2025
#1150peak rank (2005)
4,115babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,115 girls in the U.S. have been named Ria. Its highest rank for girls was #1150 in 2005. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ria FAQ

What does the name Ria mean?

A female given name derived from Maria. Diminutive of Maria.

How popular is the name Ria?

Since 1880, 4,115 girls in the U.S. have been named Ria. Its highest rank for girls was #1150 in 2005. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ria a boy or girl name?

Ria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,115 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.