Riana
Meaning of Riana
Riana tiptoes into the narrative as a name that dances between cultures: birthed from the Celtic Ríoghna, meaning “queenly,” and adorned with Italian flair as ree-AH-nah before softening into the English ree-AH-nuh. She sparkles with the playful grace of a monsoon raindrop pirouetting on a lotus leaf, evoking regal strength and poetic melody. In the US, Riana first whispered onto birth certificates in the late 1970s and has since twirled between popularity ranks, most recently landing at 924th in 2024 with 26 newborns embracing her charm. Parents who choose her often envision a storyteller’s sparkle—think Kathak dancer spinning tales with every step—and a heart wide enough to host both sunrise optimism and midnight dreams, arriving on a baby registry with more shine than a Bollywood finale.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ree-AH-nah (/riˈaːna/)
English
- Pronunced as ree-AH-nuh (/riˈanə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Riana
| Riana Elyse Anderson - |
