Riyan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationREE-ahn / /ˈriː.ən/Sanskrit; Arabic; English
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'king'; Arabic: 'gift from God'; English: 'variant of Ryan'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Riyan is derived from 'Raja', meaning king, reflecting a royal connotation. In Arabic, it signifies a divine gift, often associated with blessings. The name also appears in English-speaking contexts as a variant of Ryan, which has Irish roots.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rian
- Ryan
- Riyan
International Variants
- Rian (Irish)
- Rayan (Arabic)
- Riyann (English)
Famous people named Riyan
Riyan Parag — Indian cricketer.
Riyan O'Neill — Irish footballer.
Fictional characters named Riyan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Riyan was first seen in the United States in 1994. Riyan has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Riyan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Riyan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 56 |