Rihana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rihana means 'sweet basil' and represents beauty and freshness.
Meaning of the Name Rihana
Rihana is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Rihan', which means 'sweet basil'. The name Rihana conveys the idea of beauty and freshness, like the fragrant herb. It is also associated with tranquility and peace. Rihana is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries and has gained recognition in other parts of the world as well.
Popularity of the Name Rihana
The popularity for the name Rihana peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 84 births, which ranked number 4,050 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Rihana had the most female births in 2007 with 84, which ranked number 2,291 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rihana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 16 births, a decline of -36.00%. Among females, Rihana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 16 births, a decline of -36.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rihana
- 20 Year Trend of Rihana: -5.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Rihana: -36.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rihana: -36.00%
Popularity of Rihana by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rihana. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rihana in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rihana is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rihana
- Total Births of Rihana: 15 (-4.36%)
- Female Births of Rihana: 15 (-4.36%)
Given the downward trend of Rihana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.36% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rihana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.36%.