Unisex · #2,115 in 2026

Rayaan

Current Rank
#2,115
Peak Rank
#1,965 (2022)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+27%
👧 Girl peak #5,653 (179 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,965 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#1965
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
27
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2023
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#5653
Peak Rank
179
Total Count
17
Years Active

The Story of Rayaan

As a girl name

Rayaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 23 Rayaans were born — ranking #5,653 that year. As of 2026, Rayaan ranks #13,455 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 179 Rayaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rayaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 78 Rayaans were born — ranking #1,965 that year. As of 2026, Rayaan ranks #2,115 for boys with 71 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Rayaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rayaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rayaan

What does the name Rayaan mean?
Rayaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rayaan in 2026?
In 2026, Rayaan ranks #2,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 71 babies given the name that year.
When was Rayaan most popular?
Rayaan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,965 that year with 78 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rayaan most popular?
Rayaan has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rayaan.
Is Rayaan a unisex name?
Yes — Rayaan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Rayaans assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rayaan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayaan include Terrace, Jedd, Kofi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayaan

Rayaan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Rayaan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,965. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.