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Rhianna

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Pronounced ree-AN-ah /riˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rhiannon — from Welsh, 'great/divine queen' (linked to the goddess Rhiannon)Low

In 30 seconds: Great/divine queen: Rhianna spells Rhiannon. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ree-AN-ah').

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA spelling of Rhiannon — from Welsh, 'great/divine queen' (linked to the goddess Rhiannon)

U.S. rank (2025)#6501 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,773

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

Rhianna is a spelling of Rhiannon — from Welsh, 'great/divine queen' (linked to the goddess Rhiannon). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ree-AN-ah'; nickname Rhia).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Rihanna. Rare in this form, great-divine-queen at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Rhiannon means 'great/divine queen' in Welsh (linked to the goddess Rhiannon) — Rhianna is a spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'ree-AN-ah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Rhiannon — Welsh etymology

Variations

RhiannonRihannaReanna

Nicknames

Rhia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhianna mean?

Rhianna spells Rhiannon — Welsh 'great/divine queen'.

How do you pronounce Rhianna?

It's said ree-AN-ah /riˈæn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rhianna a boy or girl name?

Rhianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Rhianna?

Rhianna is a rare spelling in the U.S.