The baby name Rhianon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈænən/ (REE-AN-ən).
Rhianon is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rhianon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈænən/ (REE-AN-ən).
Rhianon is Welsh in Origin.
Rhianon is a modern respelling of Welsh Rhiannon, rooted in the Celtic theonym Rigantona meaning “great” or “divine queen.” In medieval Welsh tales known as the Mabinogi, Rhiannon is a strong, otherworldly heroine linked with horses and sovereignty; the name thus carries associations of leadership, grace, and endurance.
As a given name it saw little traditional use in Wales but rose in the 20th century with Celtic revivals, then surged in the anglophone world after Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 hit “Rhiannon.” Rhianon emerged later as a streamlined, phonetic spelling employed in English-speaking countries. Close forms include Rhiannon (standard), Rhian, Rhiann, Rhianna, Rhiannan, and simplified Riana/Rianna. Nicknames and pet forms include Rhi, Rhia, Non, and Nona. The meaning is typically rendered “great queen” or “divine queen,” reflecting its mythic origin.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #954 | 7 | 10,120 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Rhianon is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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