Meaning Derived from the Celtic language, Rihanna means nymph, goddess or maiden. Origin of Rihanna Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Alexis, Alisa, Armoni, Kate, Lauren, Marie, Natalie, Raquel, Sophia Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Rihanna R-iyAAN-ah Similar Names Reanna Rianna Rhianne Rhianna Shayla Rhiana Rhiannan Teagan Tara Rhian Year by Year Popularity of Rihanna