Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Rihannah

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her multifaceted career, artistic reinventions, and eclectic fashion style. With estimated sales exceeding 250 million records, Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Current Rank
#17,292
Peak Rank
#11,629 (2007)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2009
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#11629
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rihannah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her multifaceted career, artistic reinventions, and eclectic fashion style. With estimated sales exceeding 250 million records, Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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The Story of Rihannah

Rihannah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 9 Rihannahs were born — ranking #11,629 that year. As of 2026, Rihannah ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Rihannahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rihannah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rihannah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rihannah

What does the name Rihannah mean?
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her multifaceted career, artistic reinventions, and eclectic fashion style. With estimated sales exceeding 250 million records, Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
How popular is Rihannah in 2026?
In 2026, Rihannah ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rihannah most popular?
Rihannah reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #11,629 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Rihannah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rihannah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rihannah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rihannah include Sussan, Fe, Padma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rihannah

Rihannah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Rihannah's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #11,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Rihannah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.