Rhaenyra
ray-neer-uh
US Popularity:7822
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Flowing; To express
Rhaenyra is a name that evokes images of sparkling rivers and gently trickling streams. Its power is derived from its constance, witha definition of "flowing," coming from its sister name Rhae. It's a name of at least two origins, Greek and Sanskrit. Greece is where the "flowing" definition can be found, whereas Sanksrit is associated with the name Nirah meaning "to express." Baby will feel suited to a life of grace and strength with a name like Rhaenyra.
Rhaenyra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rhaenyra is currently #1534 on The Bump
Girl:Rhaenyra is currently #693 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rhaenyra is currently #7822 in U.S. births
Girl:Rhaenyra is currently #3317 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7822
in 2022
No comparison data from 2021
Sources
Siobhan Thomas (2012) Best Baby Names for 2013, pg. 316
Behind the Name, Rhea, June 2023
Wisdom Library, Nirah
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