Rianna
Rianna is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Great queen or divine queen.
Origin and history
Rianna is a modern English feminine name, often used as a streamlined spelling variant of Rhianna or Rhiannon. It is derived from the Welsh name Rhiannon, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon choice, offering a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,826 babies in the United States have been named Rianna since 1880. It ranks #2856 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1959.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.9 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- NY (12.7 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
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 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 295 |
| 1990-2000 | 887 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,939 |
| 2010-2019 | 478 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Famous people named Rianna
- Rianna Valdes: Tennis player
Nicknames
Ria, Ri, Anna
Fun facts
- Rianna is closely connected to Rhiannon, a major figure in Welsh legend associated with horses and sovereignty.
- The simplified spelling drops the silent 'h' found in traditional Welsh forms like Rhianna.