Rayan

Rayan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “luxuriant.” In 2024 it was given to 491 boys in the United States.

Rayan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“luxuriant”
Also spelled
Ryan

About the name Rayan

Rayan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “luxuriant” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ryan.

In the United States, Rayan first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #561 in 2016, and in 2024 491 babies received the name — 8,394 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rayan in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#561 in 2016
Peak year
2023
Babies named Rayan in 2024
491
Total since 1880
8,394

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rayan mean?

Rayan means “luxuriant” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rayan a boy or girl name?

Rayan is a boy name. In 2024, 491 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rayan?

Rayan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Ryan.

How popular is the name Rayan?

Rayan first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #561 in 2016, and 491 babies were given the name in 2024.

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