Rayyan

A unisex name of Arabic origin, Rayyan has a bright, clear sound and pleasant meaning. In Islamic tradition, Rayyan is the name of one of the gates of Paradise, dedicated to those who fasted in their lives. Associated with splendor and satisfaction, Rayyan ranks in the UK Top 300 for boys in the UK, while for girls, variants Rayan, Rayaan, and Rayana are more popular.

Rayyan is also given to boys, where it ranks #1010 in the US.

Pronounced RAY-ahn.

As of November 2026, Rayyan ranked #11707 for girls and #1010 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5301 for girls in 2017.