| Meaning | wild sheep, joyful |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Modern, Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ri-ah |
About Riah
This distinctive name carries an air of quiet confidence and modern sophistication. Riah flows effortlessly off the tongue with its simple two-syllable structure, making it both memorable and easy to pronounce. The name possesses a gentle strength that suits a child who might grow into a thoughtful, independent individual. Its rarity in many regions ensures uniqueness without being difficult to spell or remember. Parents seeking something contemporary yet timeless often find themselves drawn to Riah's understated elegance. The name works beautifully across all ages, from a curious toddler to a professional adult. Its brevity makes it versatile for combination with longer middle or surnames, while still maintaining presence as a standalone choice.
Nicknames for Riah
| Ri |
| Ria |
| Ri-Ri |
| Ray |
Famous People Named Riah
| Riah Milton | Transgender activist |
| Riah Phiyega | South African police commissioner |
| Riah Ramlogan | Trinidadian filmmaker |
| Riah Werner | American soccer player |
| Riah Greathouse | American actress |
| Riah Read | British artist |
| Riah Bäckström | Finnish journalist |
| Riah Knight | British musician |
| Riah Nkambule | Swazi singer |
| Riah Selwyn | Welsh Paralympian |
| Riah Haghparast | Iranian actress |
| Riah King-Wall | Australian ballet dancer |
Characters Named Riah
| Riah Pentweazle | Character in Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend" |
| Riah Preston | Character in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Riah Chase | Character in the novel "The Sins of the Fathers" by Lawrence Block |
| Riah Hairson | Character in the book "The Sisters Grimm" by Michael Buckley |
| Riah Mabberley | Character in the TV series "The Shannara Chronicles" |
| Riah Tepes | Character in the anime "Owari no Seraph" |
| Riah Milleson | Character in the book "Sweet Valley High - Power Play" |
| Riah Stark | Character in the book "The Mark of the Dragonfly" by Jaleigh Johnson |