Rhianna

Girl name

Rhianna has been given to 5,774 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2007.

Meaning & origin

A variant spelling of Rihanna, from Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)). This spelling possibly influenced by unrelated Welsh names such as Rhiannon.

Origin: Arabic

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,774

Peak year

2007 (495 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

▼ -50%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rhianna — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Riannagirl

3,826 babies since 1976

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rhianna?

Rhianna has been given to 5,774 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rhianna peak?

Rhianna peaked in 2007, when 495 babies were given the name.

Is Rhianna a girl or boy name?

Rhianna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Rhianna are girls).

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