Rihanna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationree-AH-nah / /riˈɑː.nə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: sweet basil; English: a name of a famous singer
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, the name Rihanna is associated with the fragrant herb sweet basil, symbolizing beauty and freshness. In English-speaking contexts, it gained prominence through the global success of singer Rihanna, who has become a cultural icon.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Riana
- Rhianna
International Variants
- Rihana (Arabic)
- Rhianna (Welsh)
Famous people named Rihanna
Rihanna — singer and businesswoman.
Rihanna — actress.
Fictional characters named Rihanna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rihanna was first seen in the United States in 2000. Rihanna has ranked as high as #581 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rihanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rihanna (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| NJ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 572 |
| 2007 | 789 |
| 2008 | 1,075 |
| 2009 | 825 |
| 2010 | 500 |
| 2011 | 381 |
| 2012 | 323 |
| 2013 | 269 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2016 | 178 |
| 2017 | 162 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 165 |
| 2024 | 115 |