Gate or door; possibly a modern variation of Wyatt.
Ryat is a rare modern name with uncertain roots. It is often interpreted as a creative variation of the traditional English name Wyatt, meaning 'brave in war,' or linked to the Arabic word 'Riyat' meaning 'gate' or 'door.' Its rise in usage is likely influenced by the trend of short, punchy names with a 'y' vowel.
Less common today
Ryat isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,508 in 2025.
A character in the novel 'The Plated Prisoner' series · Gild by Raven Kennedy
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
