Holding steady, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Raiyan since 1999
Babies named Raiyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Raiyan first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, and by 2025 it had reached its peak rank of 4,139 with approximately one in 68,323 boys receiving the name. The name has shown stable growth, remaining primarily tied to New York, its top state. Raiyan's appeal lies in its melodic sound and deep religious resonance, particularly within Muslim communities, where it is associated with the gate of Paradise.
Raiyan is an Arabic name derived from the root r-y-n, conveying meanings of lushness, abundance, and blessing. In Islamic tradition, Raiyan is the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who observed fasting will enter. The name has been used across the Muslim world and has seen increased popularity in South Asian and Western Muslim communities in recent decades.
Where Raiyan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Raiyan” around the world
Where Raiyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rai, Yan
Sibling names for Raiyan
Names that share Raiyan's style, for a brother or sister.
