Riaz

Riaz is a boy's name of Arabic 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 8 boys in the United States.

Riaz at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Riaz

Riaz belongs to the Muslim & Arabic 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, Riaz first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6165 in 1984, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 121 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Riaz in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#6165 in 1984
Peak year
2001
Babies named Riaz in 2024
8
Total since 1880
121

Riaz in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#883 in 2001
Babies named Riaz in 2025
3
Total since 1996
326

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riaz mean?

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

Is Riaz a boy or girl name?

Riaz is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Riaz?

Riaz comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Riaz?

Riaz first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #6165 in 1984, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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.