Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Riyanna

Name: Popularity of the name Riyanna in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Riyanna, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,455

Peak Rank

#4,882 (2008)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2023

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#4882

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Riyanna

Riyanna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 30 Riyannas were born — ranking #4,882 that year. As of 2026, Riyanna ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 205 Riyannas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Riyanna

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Riyanna

What does the name Riyanna mean?

Riyanna is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Riyanna in 2026?

In 2026, Riyanna ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Riyanna most popular?

Riyanna reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,882 that year with 30 babies given the name.

Is Riyanna a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Riyanna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Riyanna?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Riyanna include Jolin, Xochil, Sanika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Riyanna

Riyanna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Riyanna's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,882. Use the chart and map above to compare Riyanna'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.