Rayyan

Rayyan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 147 boys in the United States.

Rayyan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rayyan

Rayyan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rayyan first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1028 in 2015, and in 2024 147 babies received the name — 2,997 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rayyan in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#1028 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Rayyan in 2024
147
Total since 1880
2,997

Rayyan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#195 in 2025
Babies named Rayyan in 2025
261
Total since 1996
4,426

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rayyan mean?

The meaning of Rayyan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rayyan a boy or girl name?

Rayyan is a boy name. In 2024, 147 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rayyan?

Rayyan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rayyan?

Rayyan first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #1028 in 2015, and 147 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].