girl's name
Rikiya
ree-KEE-yah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 49
Rikiya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Rikiya is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2010, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rikiya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Rikiya?
In 2012, Rikiya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rikiya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rikiya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rikiya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rikiya
- Japanese ree-KEE-yah
Sibling Names for Rikiya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rikiya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rikiya
How popular is the name Rikiya?
In 2012, Rikiya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rikiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Rikiya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rikiya?
Rikiya has 3 syllables.
When was Rikiya most popular?
Rikiya peaked in 2010, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.