Rayyan
5 countries#283 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rayyan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,841 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2014 with 309 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,680 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #283 · peaked in 2014 with 295 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,471 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #1008 · peaked in 2025 with 232 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
556 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #2310 · peaked in 2006 with 52 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Yvelines, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
158 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2012 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Rayyan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #502 | — |
| 2003 | #537 | ↓35 |
| 2004 | #452 | ↑85 |
| 2005 | #442 | ↑10 |
| 2006 | #421 | ↑21 |
| 2007 | #366 | ↑55 |
| 2008 | #269 | ↑97 |
| 2009 | #284 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #209 | ↑75 |
| 2011 | #220 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #199 | ↑21 |
| 2013 | #197 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #204 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #214 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #231 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #230 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #292 | ↓62 |
| 2019 | #279 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #228 | ↑51 |
| 2021 | #283 | ↓55 |
Frequently asked questions about Rayyan
Is Rayyan a popular name?
Yes — Rayyan currently ranks #283 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Rayyan more common for boys or girls?
Rayyan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Rayyan most popular?
Rayyan peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 295 recorded births that year.
Is Rayyan rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Rayyan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2863 in 1996 to #283 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Rayyan?
At least 7,868 babies have been recorded with the name Rayyan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rayyan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rayyan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rayyan?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Rayyan include Aden, Castiel, Watson, Alfonso.
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