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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rhaenys — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rhaenyra|Rhamir
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Rhaenys

RAY-nis · 2 syllables

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Girl
#17110
→ Stable
#17110
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#17110 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Literary girl names
Rhaenys

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #17110

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
36 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Rhaenys scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LiteraryFictionalA Song of Ice and FireGame of ThronesRegalFantasyValyrianDragon loreRisingPop cultureRare
Character
fierce independencedragon rider strengthnoble defiancestrategic brillianceunyielding courage
STRONG
High confidence

Rhaenys is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #17110 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#17110 · very rare
Rhaenys at a Glance
Meaning:From George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. A Valyrian name borne by Targaryen royalty, connoting dragon-rider heritage and noble ancestry.
Language root:Fictional · George R. R. Martin creation
Peak rank:#17110 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rhaenys Targaryen
Character in A Song of Ice and Fire / House of the Dragon
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Works well with
LucerysJaehaerysViserionDrogonRhaegalLaena
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rhaenys · Overview
Summary

Rhaenys is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #17110 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rhaenys scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Literary · Regal character
Rhaenys carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rhaenys.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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