Great, laughter, or cherry blossoms
Rias is a rare name with multiple potential etymologies. In a Spanish context, it refers to the coastal inlets or 'rías' found in Galicia. In Japanese, it can be formed from kanji meaning 'great' and 'laughter' or 'cherry blossoms', while in some modern contexts, it is associated with fictional pop-culture origins.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Rias in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Protagonist and noblewoman in the light novel and anime series · High School DxD
