Rihanna

Meaning of Rihanna

It means "great queen" or "divine fragrance."

Rihanna has Irish/Welsh/Arabic roots — browse every Irish/Welsh/Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rihanna

After ranking as high as #311 in 2008, Rihanna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rihanna

• Rihanna
  Singer, actress, businesswoman
• Rihanna Jones
  British taekwondo athlete
• Rihanna Jagpal
  Canadian actress
• Rihanna Ryan
  Irish camogie player
• Rihanna Patrick
  Model and beauty queen

Questions about the name Rihanna

What does the name Rihanna mean?

Rihanna means it means "great queen" or "divine fragrance.", and it comes from Irish/Welsh/Arabic origins.

Is Rihanna a boy's or a girl's name?

Rihanna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rihanna?

Rihanna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rihanna most popular?

Rihanna peaked at #311 in 2008.