May vs Rya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Rya

Girl #1,234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little stream, flowing water"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,234
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Rya Rank #1,234

Rya is more popular, ranked #1234 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Rya ___

  • Rya Jane
  • Rya Grace
  • Rya Mae
  • Rya Elise
  • Rya Pearl
  • Rya Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Rya

Zoe Isla Nora Finn Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Rya more popular?

Rya is more popular, ranked #1234 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Rya mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Rya means "little stream, flowing water" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are May and Rya boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Rya is primarily a girl name.

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