Ryann

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Pronounced RY-un /ˈraɪ.ən/High

Meaning: Little king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (descendant of Rían, from ri: king)High

In 30 seconds: The double-n feminine spelling of Ryan, meaning 'little king' from Irish Gaelic rí (king). The double-n distinguishes this feminine form from the male Ryan while keeping identical pronunciation.

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Origin HighIrish

MeaningLittle king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (descendant of Rían, from ri: king)

U.S. rank (2025)#1288 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births174 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,347

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

Ryann is a double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (descendant of Rían), from Old Irish ri (king) with a diminutive suffix: 'little king' or 'descendant of the king.' Ryan became a given name in English from the 20th century.

Ryann appeared in U.S. girls' birth data from the 2000s as a feminine variant of Ryan. It ranked #1189 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Ryan was a top-20 U.S. boys' name throughout the 1970s–2000s, generating spin-off spellings for girls (Ryann, Ryanne, Ryanna) as parents sought a girl name with the same sound — a pattern seen with names like Michael/Mikayla and Ryan/Ryann.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Ryan — Irish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RyanRyanneRyanne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryann mean?

Ryann means 'little king,' a double-n feminine spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (descendant of Rían, from ri: king).

How do you pronounce Ryann?

It's said RY-un — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ryann a boy or girl name?

Ryann appears primarily in girls' data; Ryan is primarily male.

How popular is Ryann?

Ryann ranked #1189 for U.S. girls in 2024.