Rianna is close to the name of a famous performer, yet has a quality that's markedly different from the more famous spelling of that name. In fact, this traditional spelling can feel unique in a world in which the more famous spelling is becoming more frequent. Read on to learn more about this name.
Meaning of the name Rianna:
Old Celtic: Great Queen
Origin of the name Rianna:
Rianna is a name of Old Celtic origin that means “great queen”
Symbolism of the name Rianna:
Rianna tends to symbolize the hope of a family that a daughter will grow to be powerful and important.
Style of the name Rianna:
Traditional
Gender of the name Rianna:
Rianna is almost always used as a name for baby girls.
Pronunciation of the name Rianna:
REE-AH-NA
Number of syllables in the name Rianna:
3
Emotion evoked from the name Rianna:
Rianna tends to evoke pleasant emotions from those who are familiar with the culture behind the name.
Alternative spellings for the name Rianna:
- Rihanna
- Riana
- Rihana
Nicknames for the name Rianna:
- Riri
- Ri
- Anna
Popularity of the name Rianna:
According to the Social Security Administration, Rianna last ranked on the list of the most popular baby names in the United States in 2002 as the 850th most popular name. It debuted on the list of the most popular names in the US in 2001 as the 999th most popular baby name.
Related names for the name Rianna:
Great middle names for Rianna and their meanings:
- Lee (meadow)
- Maeve (she who intoxicates)
- Isabel (pledged to God)
- Darcy (dark)
- Faye (fairy)
- Skye (sky)
- Noelle (Christmas)
- Brooke (stream)
Famous people with the name Rianna:
- Rianna Valdes (American tennis player)
- Rianna Scipio (British TV presenter)
- Rianna Loving (American actress)
Riannas in popular culture:
- Rianna Miner (character in The Young and the Restless)
- Rianna (character from the film The Animal)
- Rianna Saren (character from the Star Wars: Lethal Alliance video game)