Rayyan vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayyan

Boy #1,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lush, well-watered, abundant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,321
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rayyan Rank #1,321
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1321 for Rayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayyan or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Rayyan at #1321 in the United States.

What do Rayyan and Ilyas mean?

Rayyan means "lush, well-watered, abundant" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Rayyan and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Rayyan is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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