Rhianna
Rhianna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rhianna
- A female given name from Arabic, variant of Rihanna.
Etymology
A variant spelling of Rihanna, from Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)). This spelling possibly influenced by unrelated Welsh names such as Rhiannon.
How popular is Rhianna?
Since 1880, 5,774 girls in the U.S. have been named Rhianna. Its highest rank for girls was #607 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rhianna
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rhianna
Sister and brother names that share Rhianna's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rhianna FAQ
What does the name Rhianna mean?
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Rihanna. A variant spelling of Rihanna, from Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)). This spelling possibly influenced by unrelated Welsh names such as Rhiannon.
What is the origin of the name Rhianna?
Rhianna is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Rhianna?
Since 1880, 5,774 girls in the U.S. have been named Rhianna. Its highest rank for girls was #607 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rhianna a boy or girl name?
Rhianna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,774 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.