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The baby name Riana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ree-AH-nuh (riːˈɑːnə),ree-AN-uh (riːˈænə).

Riana is Latin, Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin, Welsh
Pronunciation: ree-AH-nuh (riːˈɑːnə),ree-AN-uh (riːˈænə)

What is the meaning of the name Riana ?

The baby name Riana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ree-AH-nuh (riːˈɑːnə),ree-AN-uh (riːˈænə).

Riana is Latin, Welsh in Origin.

Riana is a multicultural feminine given name with several converging roots. In English and other European languages, it often emerges as a clipped form of -riana names such as Adriana, Briana, and Mariana, so its sense follows the parent name (e.g., Briana from Brian “noble,” Adriana “from Adria”). In the Celtic sphere it overlaps with Welsh Rhiannon, ultimately from Proto-Celtic Rigantona “great/divine queen,” and with Irish Ríona/Riona, from ríon “queen,” giving Riana a commonly cited meaning of “queenly” or “great queen.”

Documented mainly since the late 20th century, Riana has seen steady modern use in English-speaking countries and is notably familiar in South Africa and Namibia. Variant spellings and related forms include Rianna, Rhianna, Riona, Ríona, Rianne, and Rhiannon; Ariana/Arianna sit nearby by form. Short forms Ria and Ana are typical nicknames. The name’s streamlined, melodic shape and its regal associations have helped it travel across languages without losing clarity.

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Riana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2010 #1 — 983
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
ID Girls 0 #76 23 3,319
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
BN Girls 0 #94 13 5,459
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #119 17 1,786
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
NA Girls 0 #144 82 7,146
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
AL Girls 0 #221 7 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GR Girls 0 #243 7 6,293
TW Girls 0 #243 34 8,139
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #268 18 2,795
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
HR Girls 0 #289 6 3,687
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
QA Girls 0 #303 14 15,378
KZ Girls 0 #306 15 5,862
ZA 0 #310 138 14,421
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #340 12 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #344 8 5,378
ZA Girls 0 #353 1,691 25,928
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BD Girls 0 #373 14 8,413
OM Girls 0 #380 17 15,987
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2021 #395 11 3,185
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
CM Girls 0 #476 65 11,671
RU Girls 0 #476 23 11,913
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
SG Girls 0 #508 79 18,916
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IR Girls 0 #521 10 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
HK Girls 0 #566 50 16,104
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
MY Girls 0 #590 444 24,821
BO Girls 0 #595 17 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #720 19 3,895
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #817 13 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
SA Girls 0 #827 109 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #891 26 8,487
BR Girls 0 #895 47 12,708
NL Girls 0 #896 60 5,933
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
PE Girls 0 #914 30 14,861
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,062 17 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,082 30 25,439
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,149 35 17,781
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,158 21 25,619
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,407 40 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Riana is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Switzerland
United States
France
Sweden

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People also ask about Riana

Riana is predominantly a girl's name.
Riana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ree-AH-nuh (riːˈɑːnə),ree-AN-uh (riːˈænə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rianna, Rhianna, Riyana, Rianne, Arianna and Ariana.
Across languages, Riana has these equivalents: Adriana (Latin/Italian), Ariana/Arianna (Greek/Latin), Rhiannon (Welsh).
Yes, very popular — Riana ranked #1 in Ireland in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Riana ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2010).
Riana's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #303 in 2014 to #268 in 2024 in Canada.