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Rayyan

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Pronounced RY-yan /ˈraɪ.jæn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rayyan, 'lush; luxuriant; well-watered,' and the name of one of the gates of Paradise (for those who fast), which we note. Often used for boys as well; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A lush Arabic name: Rayyan means 'well-watered' and names a gate of Paradise (said 'RY-yan'). We note it's often unisex.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Rayyan, 'lush; luxuriant; well-watered,' and the name of one of the gates of Paradise (for those who fast), which we note. Often used for boys as well; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#11888 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720002024

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

Rayyan is Arabic for 'lush; luxuriant; well-watered' and names a gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast, which we note. Often unisex, it is used here for a girl, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'RY-yan').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and is used for both girls and boys. Rare, meaningful, and often unisex.

Did you know? Rayyan is Arabic for 'lush; well-watered' and is the name of one of the gates of Paradise, which we note. It is often used for boys too; here it is a girl's name (said 'RY-yan').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Rayyan — Arabic 'lush/well-watered'; gate of Paradise; often unisex

Variations

RayanRaiyanRayyaan

Nicknames

RayYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayyan mean?

Rayyan is Arabic for 'lush; well-watered' and names one of the gates of Paradise, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rayyan?

It's said RY-yan /ˈraɪ.jæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rayyan a boy or girl name?

Rayyan is often unisex; used here for a girl.

How popular is Rayyan?

Rayyan is rare in the U.S. and used for both girls and boys.

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