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Rianna

Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rianna: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2006.

Rianna is a modern, melodic name that primarily evolved as a variant of Rhiannon, drawn from Welsh mythology where Rhiannon was a powerful goddess-like figure, her name likely meaning “great queen” or “divine.” It also shares roots with the Irish name Ríona, meaning “queenly.” The most famous bearer is global pop icon Rihanna (whose stage name uses a different spelling), but the Rianna form appears among actors like Rianna Todaro and singers such as Rianna Scipio. While no major places are named after a Rianna, the name’s mythological source inspired songs by Fleetwood Mac and appears in Welsh place-names like the Rhiannon Trail. A notable variant is Rhianna, while the name Ariana offers a separate but phonetically similar origin from the Italian “Ariadne.” Parents drawn to Rianna often appreciate its lyrical sound and regal undertones.