Sweet basil or queen
A modern spelling variant of the Arabic name Rayhana, which refers to the aromatic sweet basil plant. In some contexts, it is also associated with the concept of a queen or someone of high status. It gained global recognition through the fame of the singer Rihanna.
Less common today
Ryhanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,095 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and global icon
