Singer or to flow
Riah is often considered a shortened form of Maria or Moriah, but it also has roots in Greek meaning 'singer' or 'to flow.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Hebrew word for 'breath' or 'scent.' Its brevity and soft sound make it a modern alternative to more traditional biblical names.
Less common today
Riah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,605 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American activist and advocate