Rayan vs Zahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

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Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

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Rayan Rank #580

Zahir Rank #756

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #756 for Zahir.

Is Rayan or Zahir more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Rayan and Zahir mean?

Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Rayan and Zahir boy or girl names?

Rayan is primarily a boy name. Zahir is primarily a boy name.