Rayan Unisex

Popularity: #500 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-an / /ˈreɪ.ən/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: 'river'; Persian: 'to flow'

Historical & Cultural Background

Rayan is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures across the Middle East and South Asia. In Arabic, it is often associated with the concept of abundance and flow, reflecting natural elements. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among Muslim families. It is also used in Persian-speaking regions with similar meanings.

Trend Summary

Rayan has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KayanZayanAyaanDayan

Variants

  • Rayaan
  • Rayanne

International Variants

  • Rayan (Arabic)
  • Rayan (Persian)

Famous people named Rayan

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Fictional characters named Rayan

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Sibling Suggestions

RamiRaynaRafaelRanya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rayan was first seen in the United States in 1973. Rayan has ranked as high as #879 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Virginia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rayan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rayan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 66
16%
CA 62
15%
TX 42
10%
VA 35
8%
IL 33
8%
FL 30
7%
MI 19
5%
MA 18
4%
OH 17
4%
MD 15
4%
WA 14
3%
PA 13
3%
NC 10
2%
GA 9
2%
IN 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19775
19787
197910
19806
19818
198213
198310
198412
198514
198623
198711
198820
198918
199020
199125
199223
199320
199424
199526
199627
199726
199830
199947
200051
200152
200278
2003106
200499
2005134
2006182
2007220
2008243
2009279
2010295
2011309
2012362
2013359
2014440
2015476
2016513
2017476
2018489
2019497
2020442
2021407
2022445
2023518
2024491