Riya is an Indian name that meaning "graceful or vocalist." It's a feminine (or female) name. The name was first used by the poetess Rhima Devi (1830-1892). Other names that may be related to Riya are Rihana, Rihaan, and Rehan. In English, Riya means graceful or vocalist. Rihanna is an Indian pop singer who uses only her first name as a musical artist. She has been called the queen of pop. Born Radhika Anand on January 4th 1975 in Mumbai, India, she became known at an early age when she began performing alongside her father, who is also a musician, in local theater productions. After moving to London at the age of 17 to pursue a career in music, Rihanna started her own record label, Nastee, which she ran from 1997 to 2000. In 2004, she released her debut album, which included songs that had been written before she moved to London. It went on to sell over seven million copies worldwide.