boy's name
Riaz
ree-AHZ
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 475
Riaz is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Riaz Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 26 |
How Popular Is Riaz?
In 2025, Riaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Riaz Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Riaz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Riaz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Riaz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Riaz
- Pronunciation ree-AHZ
Sibling Names for Riaz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Riaz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Riaz
How popular is the name Riaz?
In 2025, Riaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Riaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Riaz is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Riaz?
Riaz has 2 syllables.
When was Riaz most popular?
Riaz peaked in 2004, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Riaz a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Riaz currently ranks #6,411 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.