Riyan is a spelling of the Arabic Rayyan, the name of the gate of paradise reserved for those who fast, which means "well-watered" or "luxuriant"; in India it is also used as a modern form of Ryan. Both readings make it a name that works easily across cultures. In the United States Riyan ranked number 8052 in 2000, climbed to a best rank of 1735 in 2022 and stands at number 1862 in 2025.