Ryanna
Meaning of Ryanna
Ryanna is best understood within onomastic studies as a feminine given name formed through the addition of a gendered suffix to the traditional Irish surname Ryan—itself deriving from the Old Irish personal name Rían, often interpreted as “little king” or “descendant of royalty.” In phonological terms, its pronunciation is standardized in English as /riˈanə/, reflecting a clear, three-syllable structure that accords with Anglo-American naming conventions. Although its incidence in United States birth records has remained relatively modest—most recently attaining a rank of 940 in 2024 after fluctuating between the low-800s and mid-900s over the past four decades—Ryanna persists as a distinctive choice, evoking historical associations of leadership and nobility while exemplifying modern trends toward the feminization of names of Gaelic origin.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ree-AH-nuh (/riˈanə/)
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