Rihanna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rihanna means 'sweet basil' or 'fragrance'.
Meaning of the Name Rihanna
Rihanna is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Rih', which means 'sweet basil'. The name is also associated with the Arabic word 'Rehanna', meaning 'fragrance'. Rihanna gained popularity as a given name after Barbadian singer Rihanna emerged as a global music sensation. It has since become a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and modern name for their daughters.
Popularity of the Name Rihanna
The popularity for the name Rihanna peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 1,075 births, which ranked number 618 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Rihanna had the most female births in 2008 with 1,075, which ranked number 310 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 5, which ranked number 12,549 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rihanna has declined sharply over the last ten years from 322 births to 127 births, a decline of -60.56%. Among females, Rihanna has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 322 births to 127 births, a decline of -60.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rihanna
- 10 Year Trend of Rihanna: -60.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rihanna: -60.56%
Popularity of Rihanna by State
Among females, Rihanna was most popular in Northeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 22 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rihanna. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1223 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rihanna
- Total Births of Rihanna: 116 (-8.88%)
- Female Births of Rihanna: 116 (-8.88%)
Given the downward trend of Rihanna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 116 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rihanna have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 116 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.88%.