Ryana

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Pronounced ree-AH-nah /riˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Ryan, from the Irish surname O'Riain, 'little king; descendant of the king; kingly.' Soft and regal at the root.Low

In 30 seconds: A feminine of Ryan: Ryana means 'little king; kingly' (said 'ree-AH-nah'). Soft and regal at the root.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningA feminine form of Ryan, from the Irish surname O'Riain, 'little king; descendant of the king; kingly.' Soft and regal at the root.

U.S. rank (2024)#10898 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 361

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

Ryana feminizes Ryan (Irish O'Riain, 'little king; kingly') with an -a ending. It reads soft and current, regal at heart - rare in the U.S. (said 'ree-AH-nah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and regal-rooted.

Did you know? Ryana is a feminine form of Ryan, from the Irish for 'little king; descendant of the king' - a soft, flowing name with a regal root (said 'ree-AH-nah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Ryana — feminine of Ryan; 'little king; kingly'

Variations

RyannaRianaRianna

Nicknames

RyAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryana mean?

Ryana is a feminine form of Ryan, from the Irish for 'little king; kingly.'

How do you pronounce Ryana?

It's said ree-AH-nah /riˈɑː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ryana a boy or girl name?

Ryana is a girl's name; the masculine form is Ryan.

How popular is Ryana?

Ryana is a rare name in the U.S.