boy's name
Riyadh
ree-YAHD (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 390
Riyadh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady 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 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Riyadh Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 37 |
How Popular Is Riyadh?
In 2025, Riyadh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Riyadh 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 Riyadh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Riyadh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Riyadh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Riyadh
- Arabic ree-YAHD
Sibling Names for Riyadh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Riyadh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Riyadh
How popular is the name Riyadh?
In 2025, Riyadh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Riyadh a girl's or a boy's name?
Riyadh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Riyadh?
Riyadh has 2 syllables.
When was Riyadh most popular?
Riyadh peaked in 2013, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Riyadh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Riyadh currently ranks #5,864 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.