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Ravenna

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Pronounced rə-VEN-ah /rəˈvɛn.ɑ/High

Meaning: From the Italian city of Ravenna, famed for Byzantine mosaics — etymology uncertain; also echoes 'raven'Low

In 30 seconds: Golden mosaics and a midnight bird: Ravenna names the dazzling Italian city — and echoes the dark, dramatic 'raven'. Rich, romantic, and bold.

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Origin MediumItalian, English

MeaningFrom the Italian city of Ravenna, famed for Byzantine mosaics — etymology uncertain; also echoes 'raven'

U.S. rank (2025)#4149 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ravenna comes from the Italian city Ravenna, celebrated for its golden Byzantine mosaics (the city's own etymology is uncertain, which we note). The name also catches the dramatic echo of 'raven'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, mosaic-city at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Ravenna's Byzantine mosaics are among the world's most beautiful — and the name's 'raven' echo adds a touch of fairy-tale drama (it's a Snow White villain, too).

Overall data confidence 65%

Place-name references — Ravenna — etymology uncertain

Variations

RavenaRavinia

Nicknames

RavenVenna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ravenna mean?

Ravenna names the Italian mosaic city (its own etymology is uncertain) and echoes 'raven'.

How do you pronounce Ravenna?

It's said rə-VEN-ah /rəˈvɛn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ravenna a boy or girl name?

Ravenna is a girl's name.

How popular is Ravenna?

Ravenna is a rare name in the U.S.