GirlWelsh origin

Rhian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A maiden pure and fair, a gentle spirit.

Origin
Welsh
Syllables
1
Current rank
#6525
Peak
#2851 in 2005

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1977: #673519771980: #882619801990: #904619902000: #564620002005: #285120052010: #447520102015: #420620152020: #65252020#1#9046

What Rhian Means

Rhian is a girl name of Welsh origin. A maiden pure and fair, a gentle spirit.

How Popular Rhian Is

Rhian currently ranks #6525 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2851 in 2005. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rhian

  • Rhian is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rhian is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Rhian

Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rhian

Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rhian.

Questions About Rhian

What does Rhian mean?

Rhian is a girl name of Welsh origin. A maiden pure and fair, a gentle spirit.

How popular is Rhian?

Rhian currently ranks #6525 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2851 in 2005. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rhian come from?

Rhian comes from Welsh roots. Rhian is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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