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Rayyan vs Imran

Which is more popular?
Rayyan and Imran are given to a similar number of US babies today.
RayyanImran
Meaning luxuriant, well-watered prosperity, long life
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation RY-yaan im-RAAN
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (224)2023 (242)
In 202500
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rayyan Imran
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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'.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayyan or Imran more popular?

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

What is the difference between Rayyan and Imran?

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

Which name is older, Rayyan or Imran?

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