Ria
Ria is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
River mouth, small river, or singer.
Origin and history
Ria originated as a diminutive of names like Maria or Victoria, or from the Spanish word for river mouth (ría). It also has independent roots in Sanskrit, meaning singer or flow. In the United States, it remains a short, modern name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,115 babies in the United States have been named Ria since 1880. It ranks #2746 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1622.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.6 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- NJ (12.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 105 |
| 1960-1970 | 145 |
| 1970-1980 | 186 |
| 1980-1990 | 254 |
| 1990-2000 | 382 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,488 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,024 |
| 2020-2029 | 479 |
Famous people named Ria
- Ria Vedder: politician
Fun facts
- In Spanish, a 'ría' refers to a coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of an unglaciated river valley.
- Ria functions independently across European, Indian, and East Asian cultures with distinct meanings.