Rhianna
A variant spelling of Rihanna, from Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
Every Rhianna since 1976 — 5,774 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhianna
Rhianna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,501 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 5,774 American babies have been named Rhianna. Its peak came in 2007, when 495 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhianna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhianna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,501 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,522 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,875 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,168 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,883 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,160 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,957 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,689 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,025 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,820 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,130 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,312 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,967 |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,560 |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,719 |
| 2010 | 163 | #1,412 |
| 2009 | 257 | #1,021 |
| 2008 | 393 | #753 |
| 2007 | 495 | #607 |
| 2006 | 349 | #786 |
| 2005 | 190 | #1,207 |
| 2004 | 160 | #1,337 |
| 2003 | 186 | #1,167 |
| 2002 | 192 | #1,102 |
| 2001 | 195 | #1,088 |
| 2000 | 217 | #979 |
| 1995 | 146 | #1,182 |
| 1990 | 89 | #1,666 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,705 |
| 1980 | 93 | #1,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhianna mean?
A variant spelling of Rihanna, from Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
How popular is the name Rhianna in 2025?
Rhianna ranked #6,501 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhianna?
5,774 babies have been named Rhianna in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhianna most popular?
Rhianna peaked in 2007, when 495 newborns received the name.
Is Rhianna a boy or girl name?
Rhianna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhianna rising or falling?
Rhianna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.