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.

Rio Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 459 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Rio

• 459 Nameberry 2025
• 880 Unique 2023

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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

The name 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'