The baby name Rhiann is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈæn/ (ree-ANN).
Rhiann is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rhiann is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈæn/ (ree-ANN).
Rhiann is Welsh in Origin.
Rhiann is a modern Welsh-derived given name. It is most often seen as a contracted form of Rhiannon, traced to Proto-Celtic Rīgantōnā, meaning “great” or “divine queen,” and linked to the mythic figure Rhiannon of the Mabinogion. It can also be read as a blend of Rhian (Welsh “maiden,” from rhiain) with Ann/Anne, giving a softer, contemporary twist. Accordingly, Rhiann is interpreted as “great/divine queen” or “maiden,” depending on the route of derivation.
The name saw little use before the late 20th century. Recognition grew in the English-speaking world after Fleetwood Mac’s 1970s hit “Rhiannon,” and Rhiann peaked in Britain and other Anglophone countries during the 1990s–2000s. Variants and related forms include Rhian, Rhianne, Rhianna, and Rhiannon. Rihanna appears as a modern spelling in English but also exists independently from Arabic (meaning “sweet basil”), so associations vary by bearer. Common short forms include Rhi and Ria.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2009 | #1 | — | 956 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #907 | 6 | 8,965 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
Rhiann is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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