King, gate of heaven, or fragrant herb
Reyan is a multi-cultural name with several distinct roots. In Arabic contexts, it is often a variant of Rayyan, referring to one of the gates of paradise. In Sanskrit, it can mean 'little king,' while in some European contexts, it is viewed as a modern phonetic blend.
Less common today
Reyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,735 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Journalist and writer
