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Ryanna

Girl name · Irish

Meaninglittle king · English form of Ryan

US rank
#7,885
Syllables
2
Peak
#2,163 in 2007

13 babies were named Ryanna in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,237 places in five years.

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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

02448197720002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

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A few things about Ryanna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

  • How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ryanna, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ryanna would very likely be the only one.
  • HistoryRyanna first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
  • Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #2,163. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
  • Then vs nowRyanna was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 39,526 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
  • TrendRyanna has slipped 3,237 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
  • MeaningRyanna is an English form of Ryan, which means “little king”.

About the name Ryanna

Ryanna is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “little king”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Ryanna for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 45 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,163 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.

Origin:Irish names

Ryanna for girls, by decade
DecadeBabies per millionAbout 1 in
1970s2.6389,610 girls
1980s2.9340,136 girls
1990s1377,942 girls
2000s3429,568 girls
2010s1855,249 girls
2020s10.0100,334 girls

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Questions about the name Ryanna

What does the name Ryanna mean?

Ryanna means “little king” in English, as a form of Ryan.

What is the origin of the name Ryanna?

Ryanna has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.

Is Ryanna a boy or girl name?

Ryanna is a girl name.

How popular is the name Ryanna?

Ryanna ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,163).