Declining since 2002, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Rianna since 1976
Babies named Rianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 295 |
| 1990s | 887 |
| 2000s | 1,939 |
| 2010s | 478 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Rianna first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1976 and rose to its peak popularity in 2002, when it ranked highest among all years. Since 2002, its usage has been steadily falling, and by 2025 it had dropped to rank 4,546 nationwide with an incidence of 1 in 53,576 births. The name has been most common in New York and Texas, reflecting its broad but modest appeal. While its exact origins are debated, Rianna is almost certainly a modern respelling of Rihanna (or directly of the Welsh Rhiannon), shaped by phonetic trends and cultural influences. Parents who choose Rianna today are selecting a melodic, feminine name that feels contemporary yet connected to older traditions through its Welsh mythological roots.
Rianna is likely a modern respelling or diminutive form of Rihanna, which in turn comes from the Welsh name Rhiannon. Rhiannon appears in Welsh mythology as a powerful queenly figure and was later popularized in the 20th century. The spelling Rianna may have been influenced by the popularity of the singer Rihanna or simply by phonetic appeal, and it has been used as a given name in the United States since the 1970s.
Where Rianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ria, Riri, Anna
Sibling names for Rianna
Names that share Rianna's style, for a brother or sister.
