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Riaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced ree-AHZ /riˈɑz/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian Riyaz/Riaz — 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah, 'a garden'); also linked to 'devotion/spiritual discipline'Low

In 30 seconds: Gardens; meadows: Riaz is Persian/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ree-AHZ').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian Riyaz/Riaz — 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah, 'a garden'); also linked to 'devotion/spiritual discipline'
U.S. rank (2024)#9654 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119842024

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

Riaz comes from the Arabic/Persian Riyaz/Riaz — 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah, 'a garden'); also linked to 'devotion/spiritual discipline'. A crisp, classic name (said 'ree-AHZ').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Persian families. Rare, gardens-and-meadows at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Riaz (Riyaz) is Arabic/Persian for 'gardens; meadows' (also 'devotion/spiritual discipline') — a crisp, lush name (said 'ree-AHZ').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Riaz — Arabic/Persian etymology

Variations

RiyazRiyaazReyaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Riaz mean?

Riaz (Riyaz) is Arabic/Persian for 'gardens; meadows'; also linked to 'devotion/spiritual discipline'.

How do you pronounce Riaz?

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

Is Riaz a boy or girl name?

Riaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Riaz?

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

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