Singer or melody; also a variant of Rhea meaning flowing
Rhiya is a modern spelling variant of the Sanskrit name Riya, which translates to singer or melody. It is also frequently associated with the Greek name Rhea, belonging to the mythological mother of the gods, which signifies a flowing stream. This spelling adds a contemporary flair to a name with ancient roots across multiple cultures.
Less common today
Rhiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,430 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
