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GirlArabic origin2 syllables

Rhianna

Meaning: “basil; myrtle”

About the name Rhianna

Rhianna is a girl name with Arabic roots, meaning “basil; myrtle”.

It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Rhianna ranked #6501 for girls in the US, with 18 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Rhianna were girls.

Etymology

From Arabic, meaning “basil; myrtle”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Rhianna”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#6501
In 2015
#4130
Babies in 2025
18

Popularity of Rhianna, 1940–2025

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GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.