Little king or queen
A modern phonetic spelling of the Irish name Ryan, which is derived from the surname Ó Riain. It stems from the Old Irish word 'rí', meaning king, combined with a diminutive suffix. While traditionally masculine, this spelling variation is frequently used for girls in the United States.
About 5 girls were named Rhyen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
