Heavenly gate; to drink until thirst is quenched
Rayana is a name with multiple etymological paths. In Arabic, it is a feminine form of Rayyan, referring to one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition and the state of being well-watered. It is also occasionally used as a modern variation of the Hebrew name Raya, meaning friend.
Less common today
Rayana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,656 in 2001.
First female Saudi astronaut to go into space
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
