Cheerful, happy, or a ray of sunlight
Riyanshi is a modern Indian name of Sanskrit origin. It is often interpreted as meaning one who is cheerful or a person who embodies a part of a divine ray of light. It is a popular choice in contemporary India but remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Riyanshi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,002 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
