Declining since 2007, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Rhianna since 1976
Babies named Rhianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 321 |
| 1980s | 721 |
| 1990s | 1,415 |
| 2000s | 2,634 |
| 2010s | 585 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Rhianna entered U.S. naming records in 1976, a time when Welsh-inspired names were gaining broader appeal. It saw its peak popularity in 2007, ranking 4,519, likely influenced by the rise of singer Rihanna, whose name shares the same pronunciation and spelling. Since 2007, usage has fallen steadily. As of 2025, only about 1 in 89,293 newborn girls receives the name, placing it at rank 6,325. It remains more common than its peak may suggest, but still relatively rare. Rhianna is rarely given in significant numbers in any single state, and no top states are recorded.
Rhianna is a modern given name that emerged in the late 20th century, popularized by the spelling variant Rihanna used by the Barbadian singer (born 1988). It is ultimately derived from the Welsh name Rhiannon, which appears in Welsh mythology as a goddess figure. The meaning of Rhiannon is debated, with scholars suggesting 'divine queen' or 'great queen' from Old Celtic elements. Rhianna, along with other variants like Rihanna and Rhiannon, gained popularity in English-speaking countries from the 1970s onward.
Where Rhianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rhi, Anna, RiRi
Sibling names for Rhianna
Names that share Rhianna's style, for a brother or sister.
