Rhaenyra, pronounced /ˈraɪənjərə/, is a feminine given name of Valyrian origin. It was popularized by George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and its HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones." The name is composed of two elements: the prefix "Rhae-", which means "dream" or "vision" in High Valyrian, and "-nyra," which is thought to derive from the word for "fire" in that language. Thus, Rhaenyra can be interpreted as meaning "dream of fire" or "vision of fire." The name gained prominence due to its use as the given name of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, a key character in Martin's series.
"Rhaenyra saw a notable increase in births from 2022 to 2023, with the total reaching 158 over these two years."