Reeya
Meaning of Reeya
Reeya is a feminine given name of Indian origin, representing a variant of the Sanskrit-derived appellation Riya, whose etymology is associated with singing and melody and is phonetically articulated in Hindi as [riˈjɑ]. Historically characterized by modest adoption within the United States—where its annual incidence has oscillated between six and nineteen occurrences since the late 1990s and correspondingly held positions between the 872nd and 981st ranks nationally—the name has exhibited a gradual upward trajectory, culminating in fifteen recorded bearers and a rank of 943 in 2023. Its cross-cultural resonance is underscored by its embracement among Anglo-American parents seeking appellations that confer both linguistic distinctiveness and a connection to South Asian heritage, thereby positioning Reeya within broader discussions of onomastic diversity and transnational identity formation.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as REE-yah (/riˈjɑ/)
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