Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Reya
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern name of uncertain origin”
- Meaning
- modern name of uncertain origin (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- RAY-uh
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,003
- US babies 2025
- 250
- Best rank
- #886 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Reya
Reya is often said to mean “modern name of uncertain origin”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
Reya is a modern name whose origin is uncertain. It may be a variant of Rhea, the Greek Titaness and mother of Zeus, of the Spanish reina, meaning "queen," or of the Hindi name Riya, but no single source is established. Its appeal lies mainly in its light, two-syllable sound. Reya is simple and graceful, fitting alongside names like Maya and Freya. It is usually pronounced RAY-uh, which sets it apart from Rhea in sound as well as spelling.
Popularity over time
Reya first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2023. Its best national rank was #886 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 305 babies. In 2025, 250 babies were named Reya, and it ranked #1,003 nationally. That is 132% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,455 in 2000, #3,241 in 2010, and #1,003 in 2025. Of the 2,939 US girls named Reya since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,060 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Siya, Alitzel, Emryn, Colbie, and Emi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Reya ranked highest in New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #527 | 15 |
| Oregon | #535 | 7 |
| Washington | #613 | 11 |
| Minnesota | #647 | 8 |
| California | #712 | 44 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Reya is usually pronounced RAY-uh, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Reya
A few middle names that flow with Reya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Reya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reya mean?
Reya is often said to mean “modern name of uncertain origin”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Reya?
Reya has modern American roots. Reya is a modern name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Reya a popular name?
Not especially. Reya ranked #1,003 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Reya a boy or girl name?
Reya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Reya?
Reya is usually pronounced RAY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings