Rayyan
How to say it: ray-YAHN · /reɪˈjɑn/
From Arabic 'rayyan' meaning 'lush' or 'well-watered'; also the name of a gate of paradise in Islamic tradition.
Rayyan was the 392nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 224 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #386 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #392 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 224 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,004 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #386 |
| In France, 2025 | #61 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Rayyan’s use has come in recent decades, culminating in a high in the 2020s. It stands at that high today and looks set to keep climbing.
What goes with it
Gentle to the ear with a soft finish, Rayyan is pronounced ray YAHN and travels well. Zayn would be a natural brother.
Nicknames
- Ray
- Rayan
Honouring a Rayyan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rayyan is about 1 in 167.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #61 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #197. Ireland: #500.
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