Amar vs Rayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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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
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Rayyan Rank #1,321

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1321 for Rayyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Rayyan ___

  • Rayyan Ahmed
  • Rayyan Ali
  • Rayyan Hassan
  • Rayyan Omar
  • Rayyan Ibrahim
  • Rayyan Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Rayyan

Zayan Ayaan Maryam Fatima Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Rayyan more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Rayyan at #1321 in the United States.

What do Amar and Rayyan mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Rayyan means "lush, well-watered, abundant" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Rayyan boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Rayyan is primarily a boy name.

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