Rihana
Every Rihana since 1983 — 705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rihana
Rihana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,074 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 705 American babies have been named Rihana. Its peak came in 2007, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rihana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rihana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,074 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,445 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,404 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,226 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,207 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,162 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,620 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,471 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,924 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,776 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,773 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,751 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,968 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,527 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,656 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,242 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,846 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,748 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,307 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,911 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,961 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,664 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,943 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,634 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,088 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,725 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,375 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,091 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,128 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rihana in 2025?
Rihana ranked #7,074 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rihana?
705 babies have been named Rihana in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rihana most popular?
Rihana peaked in 2007, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Rihana a boy or girl name?
Rihana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rihana rising or falling?
Rihana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.