Riyad vs Rafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riyad

Boy #5,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"paradise gardens"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

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Riyad Rank #5,572

Rafa Rank #5,462

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #5572 for Riyad.

Is Riyad or Rafa more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Riyad at #5572 in the United States.

What do Riyad and Rafa mean?

Riyad means "paradise gardens" (Arabic origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Riyad and Rafa boy or girl names?

Riyad is primarily a boy name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.