Rihana
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Sweet Basil
- Origin
- Arabic
Rihana Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 689 baby girls have been named Rihana. The name peaked in 2007 with 84 US births that year (rank #2307). In 2024, ranked #9405 nationally — 7,098 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Rihana
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rihana births are: New York (35), California (31), Texas (26).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Rihana
If you like Rihana's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rihana's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rihana
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Compare Rihana to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rihana against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).