King or little king
Riane is a feminine variant of Ryan, which is derived from the Irish surname Ó Riain. The name is rooted in the Gaelic word 'rí', meaning king, combined with a diminutive suffix. While traditionally masculine, this spelling offers a more feminine, modern appearance for girls.
Less common today
Riane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,706 in 1990.
Cultural anthropologist and author of The Chalice and the Blade
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
