US Popularity:3595
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Celtic, Irish
Meaning:Maiden, young woman; Great Queen; Little king
If you want to pick a name that will set baby up for a powerful future, then Rhyan takes the crown. This Welsh name means "Great Queen," "maiden," or “young woman” and is a variant of Rhiannon, Rigantona, and possibly derived from rhiain. If you need any more convincing, then Fleetwood Mac's song “Rhiannon” gives you a whole list of ways that the name is magical. You can also use Rhyan as a different way to spell the Irish surname Ryan, which means "little king," giving you lots of ways to honor any family history from the Celtic Isles.

How Popular Is The Name Rhyan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rhyan is currently #2310 on The Bump
Girl:Rhyan is currently #1592 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rhyan is currently #3595 in U.S. births
Girl:Rhyan is currently #2250 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2250
in 2023
- 314
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Rhian, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Ryan, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Rhian

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 511, 517, 261

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