Rya
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rya: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2024.
Rya is a modern feminine name with Scottish and Irish roots, emerging as a short form or variant of Ryan—derived from the Gaelic *rí* meaning "king" and *-án* (little), so "little king." While historically a boy's name, Rya gained popularity as a girl's name in late 20th-century Scotland. The most notable bearer is American actress Rya Kihlstedt, known for her roles in *Home Alone 3* and
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20246 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4766 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y