Great queen or maiden
Rhian is a Welsh name often considered a diminutive of Rhiannon, the name of a prominent horse goddess in Welsh mythology. It is derived from the Old Celtic 'Rigantona', which translates to 'great queen'. In modern Welsh usage, it is also associated with the word 'rhiain', meaning maiden.
Less common today
Rhian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,848 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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