Little king or kingly
Ryana is a feminine elaboration of the Irish name Ryan, which is derived from the Gaelic name Rian. It combines the traditional roots of 'king' with a modern feminine suffix, suggesting a sense of leadership and grace. While rare, it follows the trend of adding 'a' to established masculine names to create new feminine forms.
Less common today
Ryana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,821 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
