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Reyana

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Pronounced ray-AH-nuh /reɪˈɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Reyana reads as a modern spelling in the Rayana/Rihana family. It may draw on Arabic Rayhana ('sweet basil') or Rania, or simply be a Rey- plus -ana coinage. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing modern name: Reyana may draw on Arabic Rayhana or Rania, or be a fresh coinage (said 'ray-AH-nuh'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowEnglish, Arabic
MeaningReyana reads as a modern spelling in the Rayana/Rihana family. It may draw on Arabic Rayhana ('sweet basil') or Rania, or simply be a Rey- plus -ana coinage. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13130 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619932024

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

Reyana sits among modern spellings such as Rayana and Rihana. Some families draw on Arabic Rayhana ('sweet basil') or Rania; others simply build Rey- plus -ana. The routes are genuinely uncertain, which we note (said 'ray-AH-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and modern.

Did you know? Rayhana, 'sweet basil', and Rania, 'gazing', both hover behind names like Reyana — which is part of why the route is so hard to pin down.
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Reyana — Rayana/Rihana family; possible Arabic Rayhana or Rania; routes uncertain

Variations

RayanaReyannaRihana

Nicknames

ReyAnaRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reyana mean?

Reyana may draw on Arabic Rayhana or Rania, or be a modern Rey- plus -ana coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Reyana?

It's said ray-AH-nuh /reɪˈɑ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Reyana a boy or girl name?

Reyana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Reyana?

Reyana is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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