Holding steady.
Popularity of Riad since 1973
Babies named Riad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Riad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'gardens' or 'meadows,' and is directly related to the name of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh. In U.S. Social Security records, the name first appeared in 1973 and saw its peak usage in 2013, though it has never reached the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting consistent but modest use. The name has not been associated with any particular state via top-state data, indicating its rarity across the country.
Riad is a Arabic name derived from the plural of 'rawda' (garden or meadow). It is closely associated with the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, which shares the same root. As a given name, it gained modest use in the late 20th century, particularly among Arabic-speaking families and communities in the diaspora.
“Riad” around the world
Where Riad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Riad
Names that share Riad's style, for a brother or sister.
