Ria-May
Hebrew/Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ria-May
Ria-May is a compound name combining "Ria" (derived from Maria, ultimately from Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and "May" (from the month name or the flower, or as a diminutive of Mary).
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Etymology
Ria-May is a compound name combining "Ria" (derived from Maria, ultimately from Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and "May" (from the month name or the flower, or as a diminutive of Mary). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland, the UK, and Commonwealth countries, with "May" as a middle name reflecting mid-20th-century naming conventions in these regions.
Ria-May currently ranks #4,764 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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