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Ryanna

♀ Girl

Pronounced ry-AN-ah /raɪˈæn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/ruler)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little ruler; a queen: Ryanna forms Ryan. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ry-AN-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA feminine form of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/ruler)'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10105 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719772024

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

Ryanna is a feminine form of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/ruler)'; routes layered, which we note. A lyrical, modern name (said 'ry-AN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of the popular Ryan. Rare, a-little-ruler at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ryan is 'a descendant of Rian (the little king)' in Irish — Ryanna is a feminine form, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ry-AN-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Ryanna — Irish; routes layered

Variations

RiannaRyannRihanna

Nicknames

Ry

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Ryann— a kin feminine form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryanna mean?

Ryanna is a feminine form of Ryan — Irish 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/ruler)'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ryanna?

It's said ry-AN-ah /raɪˈæn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ryanna a boy or girl name?

Ryanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Ryanna?

Ryanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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