Riyan
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Riyan
Riyan is a variation of three popular names: Irish Ryan, Arabic Rayan or Rayyan, and Persian Rayan. While the more traditional spellings are more popular in the US and across the globe, Riyan was given to 86 boys and 22 girls in the US in 2023.
Riyan for boys#1862 US
A regal but down-to-earth name from its Irish origins, a thoughtful and smart choice from its Persian roots, and linked to one of the gates of heaven in Islamic tradition, Riyan is a meaningful and multi-cultural feeling choice.
Notable bearers include cricketer Riyan Parag, baseball player Riyan Rodriguez and YouTuber Riyan Sharma.
Riyan for girls#11723 US
Riyan could be a variation of the Irish name Ryan or the Arabic Rayan. Currently more popular for boys in the US, it was nevertheless given to 15 girls in 2024.
Pronounced REE-yan.
As of October 2026, Riyan ranked #1862 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1734 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,698 | 45 | #3,702 | 42 |
| 2015 | #2,188 | 63 | #4,285 | 34 |
| 2016 | #2,272 | 59 | #3,649 | 43 |
| 2017 | #1,972 | 73 | #3,289 | 49 |
| 2018 | #1,818 | 84 | #2,835 | 60 |
| 2019 | #1,994 | 74 | #3,158 | 51 |
| 2020 | #2,015 | 71 | #3,325 | 47 |
| 2021 | #1,909 | 80 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,734 | 97 | #4,655 | 30 |
| 2023 | #1,861 | 86 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,459 | 56 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,862 | 85 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Riyan for boys
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