Declining since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Ryanna since 1977
Babies named Ryanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 627 |
| 2010s | 318 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Ryanna is a modern feminine name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1977, though it truly gained traction in the early 2000s. Its peak year came in 2007, when it reached its highest rank of 7,885. Since then, its usage has been steadily falling. The name's sound blends the popular -anna suffix with the beginning of Ryan, creating a melodic and familiar feel. Ryanna never broke into the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory of falling popularity since 2007 suggests it remains a distinctive, low-frequency choice.
Ryanna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977. It is likely a blend of the popular masculine name Ryan and the feminine suffix -anna, echoing the structure of names such as Brianna and Arianna. Its rise in the 2000s reflects the trend of creating distinctive, melodic girl names from familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry, Rya, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Ryanna
Names that share Ryanna's style, for a brother or sister.
