How Many People Are Named Rayyan?

Complete statistics for the name Rayyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rayyan
Very Rare
Arabic

Rayyan means 'abundant' in Arabic, making it a name rich in promise. Only 1 in 102,812 Americans carry this rare moniker, with just 3,210 people named Rayyan alive today. The majority, 100%, are under 30, showing its status as a truly modern choice.

~400
Living in US
1 in 828,623
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Abundant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,210
Worldwide Bearers
#29,869
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
104
🇱🇧 Lebanon
88
🇹🇭 Thailand
50
🇺🇸 United States
44
🇵🇰 Pakistan
37
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
36
🇶🇦 Qatar
26
🇿🇦 South Africa
21
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇺🇬 Uganda
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,969 (93%)
♀ Female
240 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
3,234
Would be under 30 (100%)
5
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,239 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rayyan Through the Generations

Rayyan emerged as a rising star in the early 2010s, peaking in popularity in 2015 with 219 births. Since then, it's maintained a steady presence among newborns, though its overall usage remains modest. With an average age of 12, Rayyan is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary name. Its global reach extends beyond the United States, where it's most common in Saudi Arabia, adding to its allure as a name with international appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 437
Texas 367
California 330
Illinois 281
New Jersey 167
Virginia 143
Florida 100
Michigan 74
Pennsylvania 66
Maryland 54

✨ Similar Names to Rayyan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rayyan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rayyan

How Many People Have the Name Rayyan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 400 people in the United States currently share the name Rayyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 828,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rayyan a Common or Rare Name?

Rayyan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rayyan Mean?

Rayyan means "abundant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rayyan in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Rayyan Most Popular?

The name Rayyan reached peak popularity in 2015, with 219 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rayyan?

Approximately 400 people named Rayyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 828,623 Americans.

Is Rayyan a rare name?

Rayyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 828,623 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rayyan mean?

Rayyan means "abundant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rayyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Rayyan are male and 7% are female.

When was Rayyan most popular?

Rayyan peaked in 2015 with 219 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US400
All-Time Births400
1 in X1 in 828,623
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2015
World Rank#29,869
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.