03/11/2026
Rían is Ireland's most popular boys' name for 2025 - the first time it has topped the list since the counting began in 1964.
You gave us 11 ways to spell it in the comments. As of this weekend, every one is in the Vault of Irish Names: Rían, Rian, Ríán, Ríann, Riain, Ríain, Rion, Ríon, Rí, Ri - and Rhian, the Welsh cousin.
From rí, 'king' - traditionally, the little king.
A grandson called Rían this Christmas? Every spelling is ready as an instant download or a fine art print:
https://mayocalligraphy.com/collections/the-book-of-names
Which spelling is in your family?