Rhiann
Girl name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rhiann: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1995.
A tender Welsh name, Rhiann is a modern shortened form of the ancient Rhiannon, which itself derives from the Celtic *rīgantonā, meaning "great queen" or "divine maiden." In Welsh mythology, Rhiannon is a powerful goddess associated with horses and the Otherworld, celebrated in the medieval Mabinogion tales. The name gained wider fame through Fleetwood Mac's 1976 song "Rhiannon," though the singer Stevie Nicks has noted the spell was cast by the mythic figure rather than the tune. While less common than its longer counterpart, Rhiann has a crisp, contemporary feel and sits alongside other Welsh favourites such as Rhian and Rhianna. It has been consistently chosen by Scottish parents since the 1990s, particularly in areas with strong Celtic heritage.
Girl 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19957 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 50since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y