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Imran vs Rayyan

Which is more popular?
Imran and Rayyan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ImranRayyan
Meaning prosperity, long life luxuriant, well-watered
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation im-RAAN RY-yaan
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2023 (242)2025 (224)
In 202500
TrendRisingSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Imran Rayyan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeImranRayyan
2020s 1,346 931
2010s 1,626 1,601
2000s 593 660
1990s 460 29
1980s 396 0
1970s 137 0

What does Imran mean?

A Quranic name: the family of Imran (Al Imran) titles the third surah, and Imran is the father of Maryam (corresponding to Amram, father of Moses and Aaron, in the Bible). Linked to the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر, 'to prosper, to thrive, to be populous'), often glossed 'prosperity, long life'.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Imran or Rayyan more popular?

Imran and Rayyan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Imran and Rayyan?

Imran means prosperity, long life (arabic origin), while Rayyan means luxuriant, well-watered (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Imran or Rayyan?

In US records, Imran first appears in 0 and Rayyan in 0, so Imran has the longer recorded history.