Declining since 2019, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Ridhaan since 2011
Babies named Ridhaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 175 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ridhaan entered the U.S. baby name charts relatively recently, first recorded in 2011. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has since been on a downward trajectory, with a trend of falling usage since 2019. As of 2025, it ranks 5,399, with roughly 1 in 100,475 male births receiving the name. Despite its modest numbers, Ridhaan carries a strong meaning rooted in Arabic and Islamic tradition, appealing to families seeking a name with spiritual resonance.
Ridhaan is an Arabic name derived from the root r-d-w (رضو), which conveys satisfaction and contentment. It is related to the masculine name Ridwan, the name of the guardian angel of Paradise in Islamic tradition. The name has seen modern use among Muslim families in South Asia and the diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ridhi, Rid, Riz
Sibling names for Ridhaan
Names that share Ridhaan's style, for a brother or sister.
