Riyaz
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Riyaz first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 48 babies have been named Riyaz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Riyaz is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,442 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,442
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Riyaz
Riyaz is a boy name .
Riyaz is currently ranked #24,442 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Riyaz include Riy, Riie, and Riykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Riyaz include Riyan, Riyaan, Riyansh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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