Rayaan Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationray-AHN / /reɪˈɑːn/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Rayaan (Arabic) - 'gates of Heaven'; Rayaan (Hebrew) - 'to flow'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Rayaan is often associated with paradise and is used in Islamic contexts. In Hebrew, the name suggests a connection to water and life, reflecting the importance of flow and nourishment in various traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rayan
- Rayaan
- Raiyan
International Variants
- Rayan (Arabic)
- Rayán (Spanish)
Famous people named Rayaan
Rayaan Al-Hussein — athlete.
Fictional characters named Rayaan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rayaan was first seen in the United States in 2000. Rayaan has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Rayaan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rayaan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 11 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 64 |