Rayyan is an Arabic name meaning "well-watered" or "luxuriant", used of lush, thriving plants. In Islamic tradition Ar-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast, which gives the name a special place in Muslim families. In the United States Rayyan has hovered between number 1000 and 1450 for a decade and reached number 1010 in 2025, its best rank so far.