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.
About 41 girls were named Rayana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First female Saudi astronaut to go into space
