Riad

♂ Boy

Pronounced ree-AHD /riˈɑd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic riyad, 'gardens; meadows' (the plural of rawda; also the city of Riyadh)Low

In 30 seconds: Gardens; meadows: Riad is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ree-AHD').

Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic riyad, 'gardens; meadows' (the plural of rawda; also the city of Riyadh)

U.S. rank (2024)#8790 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Riad comes from the Arabic riyad, 'gardens; meadows' (the plural of rawda; also the city of Riyadh). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ree-AHD').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, gardens-and-meadows at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Riad means 'gardens; meadows' in Arabic (also the city of Riyadh) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ree-AHD').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Riad — Arabic etymology

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Riyad— a kin spelling

Ziad— a sound-neighbor -iad Arabic boys' name

Fuad— a fellow -uad Arabic boys' name

Imad— a companion -ad Arabic boys' name

What does the name Riad mean?

Riad is Arabic for 'gardens; meadows' (also the city of Riyadh).

How do you pronounce Riad?

It's said ree-AHD /riˈɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Riad a boy or girl name?

Riad is a boy's name.

How popular is Riad?

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