Rihanna
Meaning
traditionally linked to Arabic 'Reihan,' fragrant herb/sweet basil; globally known via singer Rihanna
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rihanna peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
2,811 people · the #4,068 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 71,429 · median age 9
Among people named Rihanna living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2010s than in any other decade.
The census also counted 442 born between 2020 and August 2022, too recent a span to chart.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Rihanna
Most people given the name Rihanna in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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