Little king or water
Ryaan is a variant of the Irish name Ryan, meaning 'little king,' or the Arabic name Rayyan, meaning 'luxuriant' or 'watered.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Rayyan is the name of one of the gates of Paradise. This specific spelling is a modern, cross-cultural adaptation.
About 7 boys were named Ryaan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
