Riona
Every Riona since 1996 — 594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riona
Riona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,963 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 594 American babies have been named Riona. Its peak came in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Riona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,963 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,524 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,702 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,597 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,379 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,424 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,063 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,192 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,675 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,101 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,381 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,141 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,796 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,528 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,060 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,341 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,266 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,759 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,665 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,347 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,569 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,161 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,384 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,334 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,565 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riona in 2025?
Riona ranked #4,963 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riona?
594 babies have been named Riona in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riona most popular?
Riona peaked in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Riona a boy or girl name?
Riona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riona rising or falling?
Riona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.