Riyan

RIE-un; RIE-yan; RIE-ahn

Irish, Arabic, Persian

"little king; luxuriant, watered, splendor; thinker, wise"

Riyan Origin and Meaning

The name Riyan is a boy's name meaning "little king; luxuriant, watered, splendor; thinker, wise".

Riyan is a variation of three popular names: Irish Ryan, Arabic Rayan or Rayyan, and Persian Rayan. While the more traditional spellings are more popular in the US and across the globe, Riyan was given to 86 boys and 22 girls in the US in 2023.

A regal but down-to-earth name from its Irish origins, a thoughtful and smart choice from its Persian roots, and linked to one of the gates of heaven in Islamic tradition, Riyan is a meaningful and multi-cultural feeling choice.

Notable bearers include cricketer Riyan Parag, baseball player Riyan Rodriguez and YouTuber Riyan Sharma.

Riyan Popularity

• 852 Unique 2023
• 427 Unisex 2023
• 852 England 2021