boy's name
Riyaz
ree-YAHZ
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 127
Riyaz is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 9 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 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Riyaz 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 | 7 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Riyaz?
In 2025, Riyaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Riyaz 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 Riyaz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Riyaz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Riyaz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Riyaz
- Pronunciation ree-YAHZ
Sibling Names for Riyaz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Riyaz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Riyaz
How popular is the name Riyaz?
In 2025, Riyaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Riyaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Riyaz is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Riyaz?
Riyaz has 2 syllables.
When was Riyaz most popular?
Riyaz peaked in 2007, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Riyaz a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Riyaz currently ranks #5,943 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.