Rihanna
Pronunciation: [ r-eeh-AHN-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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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, Riy, Rihie, and Rihaie. 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.