Great queen or maiden
Rhiyan is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the Welsh name Rhiannon. In Welsh mythology, Rhiannon was a goddess of fertility and the moon, known for her beauty and her magical birds. The name is derived from the Old Celtic elements meaning 'great queen'.
Less common today
Rhiyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,004 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
