Rio

REE-oh
Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
"river or place of the cherry blossoms"

Rio Origin and Meaning

The name Rio is a girl's name of Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese origin meaning "river or 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!

In the US, Rio is gender neutral but tips decidedly toward the male side, with about 500 baby boys named Rio last year versus 100 baby girls.

# 404 on Nameberry

Rio Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Rio Popularity

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"
  • Rio Vidal
    Character in Marvel show 'Agatha All Along'
  • Rio Vidal
    Character in Marvel show 'Agatha All Along'