Riad

Riad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Riyadh.” In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Riad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Riyadh”

About the name Riad

Riad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Riyadh” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Riad first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5322 in 1975, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 231 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Riad in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#5322 in 1975
Peak year
2009
Babies named Riad in 2024
9
Total since 1880
231

Riad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1756 in 2012
Babies named Riad in 2025
4
Total since 1996
145

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riad mean?

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

Is Riad a boy or girl name?

Riad is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Riad?

Riad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Riad?

Riad first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #5322 in 1975, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.