Reiya
A feminine Japanese name meaning "beautiful" or "lovely".
Name Census estimates that about 80 living Americans carry the first name Reiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reiya today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reiya births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reiya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Reiya with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reiya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
80
~ 1 in 4,284,429 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,295
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Reiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reiya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 52 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reiya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Reiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reiya
The name Reiya has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is a feminine name that is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "rei," which means "blessing" or "grace." The name is composed of the kanji characters "れい" (rei) and "や" (ya), which together form a beautiful and meaningful name.
In ancient Japanese literature, the name Reiya is not widely mentioned, as it is a relatively modern name. However, the concept of blessings and grace has been deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and traditions for centuries, and the name Reiya reflects this sentiment.
The earliest recorded use of the name Reiya is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but it is believed to have gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century. As Japanese names often carry significant cultural meanings, Reiya became a popular choice for parents seeking a name that embodied the idea of blessings and grace for their daughters.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Reiya was Reiya Masaki, a Japanese singer and actress born in 1986. She gained fame as a member of the popular Japanese girl group Morning Musume and later pursued a successful solo career.
Another notable figure named Reiya is Reiya Arashiro, a Japanese professional cyclist born in 1984. He has competed in various prestigious cycling events, including the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia, representing Japan on the international stage.
In the world of literature, Reiya Miyake is a Japanese author and poet born in 1976. She is known for her works that explore themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, often drawing inspiration from her heritage and personal journey.
Reiya Ishida, born in 1992, is a Japanese actress and model who has appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and commercials. She has gained a significant following for her talent and versatility in portraying a wide range of characters.
Lastly, Reiya Masaki, born in 1998, is a Japanese professional tennis player who has competed in various international tournaments. Her promising career has earned her recognition as a rising star in the world of professional tennis.
While the name Reiya may be relatively modern, its meaning and significance resonate deeply with Japanese cultural values and traditions, making it a beautiful and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies blessings and grace.
People
Reiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reiya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 80 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reiya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,284,429 US residents.
Is Reiya a common name?
We classify Reiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Reiya was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reiya is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Reiya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reiya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Reiya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reiya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Reiya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Reiya?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.