Will my child share the name Raiyan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Raiyan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raiyan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raiyan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raiyan is at its highest recorded position — #914 in 2025, with 34 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,635.

Is Raiyan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raiyan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Raiyan a popular baby name in the United States?

Raiyan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Raiyan

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Raiyan is a distinctive choice, ranked #914 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Raiyan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#914

About the Name Raiyan

Raiyan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 123 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1179 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Raiyan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Raiyan in their class.