Rhianna
Rhianna is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Great queen or divine queen.
Origin and history
Rhianna is a variant of the Welsh name Rhiannon, derived from Celtic elements meaning great queen or goddess. Popularized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it offers a melodious, traditional Celtic root with a modern feel. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage around the 2000s and remains a familiar alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,774 babies in the United States have been named Rhianna since 1880. It ranks #2245 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2003.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 721 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,415 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,634 |
| 2010-2019 | 585 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Nicknames
Rhi, Rhea, Anna
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Rhiannon, a prominent figure in the medieval Welsh literary collection known as the Mabinogion.
- Its modern popularity in the English-speaking world was influenced by the rise of similar sounding names like Rhiannon and Brianna.