GirlArabic origin3 syllables
Rihanna
Meaning: “basil; myrtle”
About the name Rihanna
Rihanna is a girl name with Arabic roots, meaning “basil; myrtle”.
It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Rihanna ranked #2150 for girls in the US, with 87 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2008. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Rihanna were girls.
Etymology
From Arabic, meaning “basil; myrtle”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Rihanna”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #2150
- In 2015
- #1335
- Babies in 2025
- 87
Popularity of Rihanna, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Rihanna
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.