Rising since 2022, #1,844 for girls today.
Popularity of Rhaenyra since 2022
Babies named Rhaenyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2020s | 370 |
Meaning & origin
Rhaenyra is a name of entirely modern, literary origin, first recorded in official U.S. data in 2022 following the premiere of the television series 'House of the Dragon'. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023 with a rank of 1,844, and it has been rising in use since its debut. In 2023, approximately 1 in 14,882 baby girls received the name Rhaenyra. The name is most common in Tennessee, Washington, and Illinois. While the name has no etymological roots outside of fiction, its melodic, fantasy-epic quality has attracted parents seeking a distinctive name with strong character associations. As a naming choice, Rhaenyra sits alongside other 'Game of Thrones' influenced names like Daenerys and Khaleesi, but has gained particular attention for the central role of its bearer in the prequel series.
Rhaenyra is a modern invented name, created by author George R.R. Martin for the character Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, later adapted into the television series 'House of the Dragon'. The name appears to be a blend of sounds typical of Valyrian names in the series, such as 'Rhaenys' and 'Viserys', with no known etymological roots outside the fictional universe.
Where Rhaenyra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rhaeny, Nyra
Sibling names for Rhaenyra
Names that share Rhaenyra's style, for a brother or sister.
