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Riona

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Pronounced ree-OH-nah /riˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: An Anglicized form of the Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal' (from rioghan, 'a queen')Low

In 30 seconds: Queenly; queen-like: Riona is Irish. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'ree-OH-nah').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningAn Anglicized form of the Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal' (from rioghan, 'a queen')

U.S. rank (2025)#4963 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 594

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

Riona is an Anglicized form of the Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal' (from rioghan, 'a queen'; borne by an early Irish saint). A lyrical, regal name (said 'ree-OH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, queenly-and-queen-like at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Rioghnach means 'queenly; queen-like; regal' in Irish (from rioghan, 'a queen') — Riona is its Anglicized form, lyrical and regal (said 'ree-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Rioghnach — Irish etymology

Variations

RioghnachReonaRyona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Riona mean?

Riona is an Anglicized Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal'.

How do you pronounce Riona?

It's said ree-OH-nah /riˈoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Riona a boy or girl name?

Riona is a girl's name.

How popular is Riona?

Riona is a rare name in the U.S.