Rayan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Gates of paradise, watered, luxuriant
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #588 in 2025 with 499 babies born.
History: From the Arabic meaning gates of paradise or luxuriant. In Islamic tradition, Ar-Rayyan is one of the gates of Paradise reserved for those who fast. It is popular across the Muslim world and has gained wider use.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rayan? About 1 in 6,233 babies born in 2025 were named Rayan, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rayan
What does the name Rayan mean?
Rayan means “Gates of paradise, watered, luxuriant” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Rayan?
Rayan has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Gates of paradise, watered, luxuriant”.
How popular is Rayan?
Rayan ranked #588 in 2025 — given to 499 babies that year.
When was Rayan most popular?
Rayan peaked in 2023 with 518 babies registered that year.
Is Rayan a boy or girl name?
Rayan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Rayans are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Rayan rising or falling in popularity?
Rayan has risen 3803 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4391 in 2020 to #588 in 2025.
How long has Rayan been recorded?
Rayan appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1973 through 2025.