Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Rhyanna since 1991
Babies named Rhyanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Rhyanna is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It reached its peak usage in 2008, though it has never entered the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2007, indicating a decline in popularity after a brief spike in the late 2000s. This pattern aligns with many names that gained visibility during that era. The spelling with a 'y' distinguishes it from the more common Rhianna or Rihanna, and its sound fits with other -anna names popular in the 2000s. While top states are not represented due to its low rank, the name has been used across the United States in small numbers.
Rhyanna is a modern English name, likely a variant spelling of Rhianna, which itself may derive from the Welsh name Rhiannon, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen'. The spelling with a 'y' became popular in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by the singer Rihanna. Alternatively, it may be a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Rhys' or 'Rhy-' with the suffix '-anna'. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1991, but it gained traction in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rhi, Anna, Rhee
Sibling names for Rhyanna
Names that share Rhyanna's style, for a brother or sister.
