Rihanna

Rihanna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 115 girls in the United States.

Rihanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rihanna

Rihanna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rihanna first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #311 in 2008, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 6,522 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rihanna in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#311 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Rihanna in 2024
115
Total since 1880
6,522

Rihanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#193 in 2007
Babies named Rihanna in 2025
15
Total since 1996
1,742

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rihanna mean?

The meaning of Rihanna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rihanna a boy or girl name?

Rihanna is a girl name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rihanna?

Rihanna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rihanna?

Rihanna first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #311 in 2008, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].