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Riyadh

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How to Pronounce Riyadh

Pronounced ree-YAHD /riˈjɑːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Riyadh, 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah, 'garden; meadow') - also the name of the capital of Saudi Arabia. A lush, place-linked name.Low

In 30 seconds: A lush Arabic name: Riyadh means 'gardens; meadows' (said 'ree-YAHD'). Green and evocative.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Riyadh, 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah, 'garden; meadow') - also the name of the capital of Saudi Arabia. A lush, place-linked name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13746 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119912023

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

Riyadh comes from the Arabic for 'gardens; meadows,' and names the Saudi capital. It reads lush and evocative - rare as a given name in the U.S. (said 'ree-YAHD').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, lush, and evocative.

Did you know? Riyadh is Arabic for 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah) - also the capital of Saudi Arabia - a lush, evocative name (said 'ree-YAHD').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Riyadh — Arabic 'gardens; meadows'; Saudi capital

Variations

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Nicknames

RiyaYad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Riyadh mean?

Riyadh is Arabic for 'gardens; meadows' (plural of rawdah), and the name of the capital of Saudi Arabia.

How do you pronounce Riyadh?

It's said ree-YAHD /riˈjɑːd/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Riyadh a boy or girl name?

Riyadh is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Riyadh?

Riyadh is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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