Invented name for literature
Rhaenyra is a modern literary invention created by George R.R. Martin for his fantasy series. While it has no historical etymology, it follows phonetic patterns found in Valyrian languages within his fictional universe.
Less common today
Rhaenyra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,644 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Queen and central protagonist in the series House of the Dragon · House of the Dragon
