Reya is a modern spelling that draws on two older names: the Indian Riya, usually explained as "singer", and the Greek Rhea, the mother of Zeus. Its short, bright sound fits the current taste for names like Maya and Freya. In the United States Reya rose from number 1892 in 2015 into the top 1000 in 2023, peaked at number 886 in 2024 and ranks number 1003 in 2025.