US Popularity:9539
Origin:Japanese
Other Origin(s):Greek, Irish
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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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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