Riona
ri(o)-na
US Popularity:9539
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Dignity; Awe-inspiring; Cherry blossom; Clear of shame or guilt; Saint; King
Riona is a girl's name that has traveled across the world with all its amazing origins. In Japanese, this beautiful baby name can be spelled in several ways using kanji characters. Its most common Japanese translation is broken down into “dignity” or “awe-inspiring” and “cherry blossom,” making it perfect for those looking for a respectable yet fruitful name. While in Greek, Riona is a shortened version of Catriona, meaning “clear of shame or guilt,” giving this name an innocent touch. In Irish, Riona’s definition is as equally exceptional as the rest, with the meaning of “saint” or even “king”—relating to the ancient Irish name Ríonach.
Riona Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Riona is currently #3954 on The Bump
Girl:Riona is currently #1751 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Riona is currently #9539 in U.S. births
Girl:Riona is currently #4285 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9539
in 2022
+ 4333
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Riona
Japanese Names info, Riona (2)
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 263
Name Doctor, Rionach
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