US Popularity:1103
Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Persian
Meaning:Door of Heaven; Well-watered; Luxuriant; Plentiful; Beautifier; Wise, thinker
Rayan is a gender-neutral name of Arabic and Swiss origin, sometimes spelled Rayyan. This name has several appealing meanings, including “door of heaven,” "well-watered," “luxuriant,” “plentiful” and “beautifier.” In Islam, Al-Rayyan is the name of one of the gates of Jannah, or heaven, through which only those who fast regularly can enter. Rayan is also a Persian name meaning “wise” or “thinker.” If you have scholarly ambitions for your little one, this could be the perfect name for them! Rayan is a surname as well as a given name. Switzerland has a prominent Muslim community, causing Rayan to rank highly there, too.

Rayan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rayan is currently #507 on The Bump
Girl:Rayan is currently #355 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rayan is currently #1103 in U.S. births
Girl:Rayan is currently #6084 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#6084
in 2023
- 2451
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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