Rihanna
Pronunciation: [ r-eeh-AHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rihanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 5 babies have been named Rihanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rihanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,753 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rihanna
Rihanna is a boy name .
Is Rihanna a boy or girl name? Rihanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,753 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,760. Rihanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rihanna is currently ranked #32,753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rihanna include Rih, Riha, Rihay, Rihaie, Nna, Nnay, Nnaie, Riy, Riie, and Rihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rihanna include Rihaan, Rihan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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