Rio

REE-oh

Japanese

"place of the cherry blossoms"

Rio Origin and Meaning

The name Rio is a girl's name of Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese origin meaning "place of the cherry blossoms".

Rio is one of Japan's most popular girls names, constantly sitting in that country's Top 10. Of course, Rio may also stem from the Portuguese and Spanish word for river, and the Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro. A truly international name for a cosmopolitan baby!

Rio Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 474 on Nameberry

Rio Popularity

• 474 Nameberry 2024
• 880 Unique 2023

20 Names Similar to Rio

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• Rio
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Famous People Named Rio

• Rio Laura Hudson granddaughter of Goldie Hawn
• Rio Fujii Japanese pop singer and former member of Kobushi Factory
• Rio Stella Sane daughter of footballer Leroy Sane

Rio in Pop Culture

• "Rio " Duran Duran song and album
• "Rio " 2011 animated comedy film featuring birds, set in Rio de Janeiro
• Rio main character in Ally Condie's "Atlantia"
• Rio de Janeiro Brazilian city
• Rio Portuguese word for "River"