Rayyan
Rayyan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 224 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rayyan popular?
Steady Rayyan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 931 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,601 | |
| 2000s | 660 | |
| 1990s | 29 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rayyan mean?
From the triliteral root r-w-y (ر-و-ي, 'to be quenched with water, irrigated'), meaning 'luxuriant, well-watered, lush'. Ar-Rayyan is also the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who fasted are said to enter, which drives much of the name's popularity.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayyan mean?
Rayyan means luxuriant, well-watered. From the triliteral root r-w-y (ر-و-ي, 'to be quenched with water, irrigated'), meaning 'luxuriant, well-watered, lush'. Ar-Rayyan is also the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who fasted are said to enter, which drives much of the name's popularity.
What is the origin of the name Rayyan?
Rayyan is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Rayyan?
Rayyan is pronounced “RY-yaan.”
Is Rayyan a boy or a girl name?
Rayyan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Rayyan a popular name right now?
Rayyan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Rayyan?
In 2025, Rayyan ranked #1010 · U.S. boys and #11707 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rayyan most popular?
Rayyan was most popular in 2025, when about 224 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Rayyan?
Names similar to Rayyan include Imran, Ismail, Bilal, Sami, Khalid.
What names go well with Rayyan?
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