Rayyan
Meaning
name of a gate of Paradise reserved for those who fasted; traditionally 'well-watered, luxuriant'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rayyan peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Rayyan
Most people given the name Rayyan in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Rayyan deep dive
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