Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Ryad

The ES EVM, or YeS EVM, also known in English literature as the Unified System or Ryad, is a series of mainframe computers generally compatible with IBM's System/360 and System/370 mainframes, built in the Comecon countries under the initiative of the Soviet Union between 1968 and 1998. More than 15,000 of the ES EVM mainframes were produced.

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#10,774 (2017)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2018
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#10774
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ryad

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The ES EVM, or YeS EVM, also known in English literature as the Unified System or Ryad, is a series of mainframe computers generally compatible with IBM's System/360 and System/370 mainframes, built in the Comecon countries under the initiative of the Soviet Union between 1968 and 1998. More than 15,000 of the ES EVM mainframes were produced.

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The Story of Ryad

Ryad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 6 Ryads were born — ranking #10,774 that year. As of 2026, Ryad ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Ryads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Where is Ryad most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • DZ
    27%
  • Egypt
    24%
  • MA
    21%
  • PS
    19%
  • JO
    10%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Ryad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryad 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 Ryad

What does the name Ryad mean?
The ES EVM, or YeS EVM, also known in English literature as the Unified System or Ryad, is a series of mainframe computers generally compatible with IBM's System/360 and System/370 mainframes, built in the Comecon countries under the initiative of the Soviet Union between 1968 and 1998. More than 15,000 of the ES EVM mainframes were produced.
How popular is Ryad in 2026?
In 2026, Ryad ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ryad most popular?
Ryad reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #10,774 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Ryad a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ryad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ryad?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryad include Rayo, Elrick, Stamatis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Rayo
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Stamatis
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Demery
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Shakti
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Aroon
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Dremond
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About the name Ryad

Ryad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Ryad's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #10,774. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryad'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.