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Rayyan
OriginVariation of Rayan, Arabic
Meaning"land that is lush and rich in water"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#11707
Boys#1010
3% girls · 97% boys
About 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 October 2026, Rayyan ranked #1010 for boys and #11707 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5301 for girls in 2017.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,063 | 186 | 96.8 |
| 2015 | #1,028 | 198 | 103.3 |
| 2016 | #1,062 | 187 | 98.5 |
| 2017 | #1,054 | 190 | 102.6 |
| 2018 | #1,289 | 143 | 78.7 |
| 2019 | #1,280 | 146 | 81.4 |
| 2020 | #1,375 | 128 | 74.2 |
| 2021 | #1,421 | 129 | 73.7 |
| 2022 | #1,252 | 156 | 89.3 |
| 2023 | #1,305 | 147 | 85.9 |
| 2024 | #1,320 | 147 | 85.3 |
| 2025 | #1,010 | 224 | 131.1 |
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