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Rayyan vs Ismail

Which is more popular?
Rayyan and Ismail are given to a similar number of US babies today.
RayyanIsmail
Meaning luxuriant, well-watered Arabic form of Ishmael
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation RY-yaan is-maa-EEL
Syllables 2 3
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (224)2025 (204)
In 202500
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rayyan Ismail
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeRayyanIsmail
2020s 931 872
2010s 1,601 1,349
2000s 660 860
1990s 29 544
1980s 0 247
1970s 0 138
1960s 0 12

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 Ismail mean?

The Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael (Isma'il), of Hebrew origin (Yishma'el, 'God will hear' or 'God hears'). The Arabic form does not derive from a native Arabic root; Ismail is the son of Ibrahim in Islamic tradition. Also spelled Ismael, Ismaeel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayyan or Ismail more popular?

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

What is the difference between Rayyan and Ismail?

Rayyan means luxuriant, well-watered (arabic origin), while Ismail means Arabic form of Ishmael (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Rayyan or Ismail?

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