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Reyyan

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Pronounced RAY-yahn /ˈreɪ.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rayyan — from the Arabic, 'well-watered; lush; luxuriant'; also the name of a gate of Paradise (Ar-Rayyan) reserved for those who fast; used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A gate of paradise; well-watered: Reyyan spells Rayyan. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowArabic, Turkish
MeaningA spelling of Rayyan — from the Arabic, 'well-watered; lush; luxuriant'; also the name of a gate of Paradise (Ar-Rayyan) reserved for those who fast; used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#12905 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122025

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

Reyyan is a spelling of Rayyan — from the Arabic, 'well-watered; lush; luxuriant'; also the name of a gate of Paradise (Ar-Rayyan) reserved for those who fast; used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'RAY-yahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Turkish families, for both sexes (also a Turkish TV name). Rare in this spelling, a-gate-of-paradise at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rayyan is 'well-watered; lush' in Arabic — also Ar-Rayyan, a gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast — Reyyan is a spelling, used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense; said 'RAY-yahn').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Rayyan — Arabic; sacred sense; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reyyan mean?

Reyyan spells Rayyan — Arabic 'well-watered; lush'; also Ar-Rayyan, a gate of Paradise. Used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Reyyan?

It's said RAY-yahn /ˈreɪ.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reyyan a boy or girl name?

Reyyan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Reyyan?

Reyyan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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