Riyah is a modern spelling of Riya, a popular Indian girls' name from Sanskrit that is usually explained as "singer" or "graceful"; in the United States it also works as a short form of Zariyah, Sariyah and Aaliyah, whose -iyah ending it shares. The name appeals to both Indian American families and to parents who like the rhythm of Aaliyah. Riyah reached its best rank, number 2121, in 2023 and is number 2507 among girls' names in 2025.