Ryann is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Ryann means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Ryann across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Ryann has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Ryann is a girl name of Irish (Gaelic) origin meaning “little king”. A feminine variant of Ryan.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 12,109 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 15 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Ryann per year, United States (1971 to 2025). United States peaked in 2006 (419/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2003 (6/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2000 (3/yr).
Ryann is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2006, when it ranked #1,251 nationally (given to 419 babies that year).
Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️, free, no account needed to start.
Find your name together →