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Rayan vs Yahya

Which is more popular?
Rayan is more popular than Yahya today: about 499 US babies were given the name Rayan in 2025, compared with 0 named Yahya.
RayanYahya
Meaning well-watered, luxuriant Arabic name of John (the Baptist)
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation RY-an YAH-yaa
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19730
Peak year2023 (518)2025 (455)
In 20254990
TrendNear its peakRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rayan Yahya
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeRayanYahya
2020s 2,804 1,747
2010s 4,216 1,834
2000s 1,444 700
1990s 268 181
1980s 135 96
1970s 28 18

What does Rayan mean?

A common transliteration variant of Rayyan, from the root r-w-y (ر-و-ي), meaning 'well-watered, luxuriant, lush', and associated with Ar-Rayyan, a gate of Paradise. Spelled Rayan, Rayyan or Raiyan.

What does Yahya mean?

The Arabic name of the prophet John the Baptist, Yahya. Traditionally associated with the root h-y-y (ح-ي-ي, 'to live'), read as 'he lives' or 'shall live', although as a prophet's name its ultimate origin is debated and linked to the Hebrew Yohanan. Hedged accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayan or Yahya more popular?

Rayan is more popular than Yahya today: about 499 US babies were given the name Rayan in 2025, compared with 0 named Yahya.

What is the difference between Rayan and Yahya?

Rayan means well-watered, luxuriant (arabic origin), while Yahya means Arabic name of John (the Baptist) (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Rayan or Yahya?

In US records, Rayan first appears in 1973 and Yahya in 0, so Yahya has the longer recorded history.