Rayan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rayan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #579
About the Name Rayan
Rayan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 543 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #709 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Rayan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #579, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rayan
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Rayan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rayan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rayan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 543 places in the last five years. Its peak was #709 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Rayan is more popular in the US (#579) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Rayan include: Rayan Philippe — Rayan Philippe is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for German Bundesliga club Hamburger SV.; Rayan Yaslam — Rayan Yaslam Mohammed Aboudan Al Jaberi, or simply Rayan Yaslam (Arabic: ريان يسلم), is an Emirati professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al...; Rayan Lutin — Rayan Lutin is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Amiens..
Rayan ranks #579 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
15
UK babies named Rayan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 543 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rayan
Likely around 1 other Rayan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rayan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rayan Yaslam Mohammed Aboudan Al Jaberi, or simply Rayan Yaslam (Arabic: ريان يسلم), is an Emirati professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Dhafra and the United Arab Emirates national team.
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Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha, known simply as Rayan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right midfielder or forward for Premier League club Bournemouth and the Brazil national team.