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Rayansh

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-YAHNSH /rɑˈjɑnʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit — ray/rays (of the sun) + ansh, 'a part/portion', hence 'a ray/part of the sun; the first ray of the sun'Low

In 30 seconds: A ray/part of the sun: Rayansh is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'rah-YAHNSH').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit — ray/rays (of the sun) + ansh, 'a part/portion', hence 'a ray/part of the sun; the first ray of the sun'
U.S. rank (2025)#5004 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rayansh comes from the Sanskrit — ray/rays (of the sun) + ansh, 'a part/portion', hence 'a ray/part of the sun; the first ray of the sun'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'rah-YAHNSH').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-ray-of-the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rayansh joins 'ray (of the sun)' and the Sanskrit ansh, 'a part', hence 'a ray/part of the sun; the first ray' — a lyrical, modern name (said 'rah-YAHNSH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Rayansh — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

RayaanshReyanshRayansha

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayansh mean?

Rayansh is Sanskrit for 'a ray/part of the sun; the first ray of the sun'.

How do you pronounce Rayansh?

It's said rah-YAHNSH /rɑˈjɑnʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rayansh a boy or girl name?

Rayansh is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayansh?

Rayansh is a very rare name in the U.S.

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