UK girl's name
Riahanna
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrant plant" or "basil".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Riahanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Riahanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Riahanna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Riahanna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Riahanna ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Riahanna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Riahanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Riahanna mean?
The name Riahanna is a relatively modern name that appears to have been derived from the more common name Rhiannon, which has its origins in Welsh mythology and folklore. The name Rhiannon is believed to have been inspired by the Welsh mythological figure known as Rhiannon, who was a prominent character in the Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales.
The name Rhiannon is thought to have evolved from the Welsh word "rhian," which means "great queen" or "goddess." This suggests that the name Riahanna may have been influenced by this mythological connection, possibly as a variant or a modern adaptation of the original name.
While the name Riahanna is relatively new and does not have a long historical record, it is worth noting that the name Rhiannon has been used throughout history, particularly in Wales and other parts of the United Kingdom. Some notable individuals who bore the name Rhiannon include Rhiannon Giddens, an American musician and singer-songwriter born in 1976, and Rhiannon Ifans, a Welsh actress born in 1992.
It is challenging to find many historical figures who specifically bore the name Riahanna, as it is a more modern variation. However, here are a few individuals who had similar names or variants:
1. Rianna Petrone, an American actress and model born in 1994. 2. Rianna Carpenter, an American singer and songwriter born in 1990. 3. Rianna Jarrett, an English footballer born in 1994. 4. Rianna Walcott, a Canadian actress born in 1987. 5. Rianna Bright, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994.
While the name Riahanna may not have a long and storied history, its connection to the Welsh mythological figure Rhiannon and the name's potential origins in the concept of a "great queen" or "goddess" lend it a sense of cultural significance and intrigue.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Riahanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Riahanna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Riahanna
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Riahanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Riahanna in the UK right now?
In 2006, Riahanna was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Riahanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Riahanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Riahanna?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrant plant" or "basil".
How many people are called Riahanna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Riahanna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.