Rihanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rihanna has its roots in Arabic, meaning 'sweet basil'. It evolved from the historical form Rihanna to its modern spelling. The name is often associated with traits of strength and creativity, and it gained popularity in the early 2000s due to the fame of the singer Rihanna. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Rihanna is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rihanna has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rihanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 873rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1394th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rihanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rihanna"
Pronunciation
/riˈɑːnə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Rihanna is derived from the Arabic word 'rihanna', which means 'sweet basil'.
Meaning
sweet basil
Language Evolution
Rihanna, Rihanna
Historical Usage
The name Rihanna gained popularity in the early 2000s, largely due to the fame of the Barbadian singer and actress Rihanna.
Variants & Derivatives
Rihanna, Rih, Riri
Modern Popularity & Image
Rihanna is widely regarded as a successful and influential artist, with a strong image associated with empowerment and creativity.
Famous People
Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty), singer and businesswoman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rihanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rihanna"
"Rihanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 873rd of 35406 | 4,550 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1394th of 30306 | 1,972 |
Regional Popularity of "Rihanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rihanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.60% 944th/4582 |
13.87% 716th/5164 |
9.95% 728th/7313 |
13.59% 1014th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.70% 1542nd/3984 |
24.31% 1091st/4487 |
20.48% 1397th/6822 |
25.69% 1612th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rihanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rihanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.