Rihanna
Rihanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rihanna
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
How popular is Rihanna?
Since 1880, 6,612 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Rihanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #14170 in 2008. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Rihanna FAQ
What does the name Rihanna mean?
A female given name from Arabic. From Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
What is the origin of the name Rihanna?
Rihanna is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Rihanna?
Since 1880, 6,612 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Rihanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #14170 in 2008. In 2025, 87 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rihanna a boy or girl name?
Rihanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,612 girls and 5 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.