Rayaan
Rayaan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Luxuriant, plentiful, or well-watered.
Origin and history
Rayaan is an Arabic name derived from a root meaning watered, luxuriant, or plentiful. In Islamic tradition, Rayyan is also recognized as one of the gates of Paradise reserved for those who fast. The name has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years among families seeking a modern, meaningful Arabic name.
Popularity in the United States
1,094 babies in the United States have been named Rayaan since 1880. It ranks #3594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1530.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.5 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 496 |
| 2020-2029 | 398 |
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Ar-Rayyan is specified as one of the gates of Jannah reserved for fasters.
- Rayaan is a common variant spelling of Rayan or Rayyan, both widely popular internationally.