Riaan

Boy name

Riaan has been given to 1,846 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 18,566 boys was named Riaan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,846

Peak year

2016 (262 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2009

10-year trend

▼ -60%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Riaan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rianunisex

9,118 babies since 1948

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Riaan.

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Abdullahiboy

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Hansonboy

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Ahmariunisex

1,857 babies since 1995

Riyanunisex

1,832 babies since 1994

Wilhelmboy

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Sibling name ideas for Riaan

Same era and popularity as Riaan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Neomi Kenzley Inaaya Jenevieve

Brothers

Huntley Naveen Jin Daemon

FAQ

How popular is the name Riaan?

Riaan has been given to 1,846 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Riaan peak?

Riaan peaked in 2016, when 262 babies were given the name.

Is Riaan a girl or boy name?

Riaan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Riaan are boys).

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