The nameRayen
Rayen is a boy's name, close to Rayan, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Rayan, it is linked to the Arabic rayyan, "whose thirst is quenched".
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.
History
First given in France in the early 1990s, Rayen peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Rayen
Rayen in France
Rayen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 450 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Rayen. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Rayen in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayen mean?
Like Rayan, it is linked to the Arabic rayyan, "whose thirst is quenched".
What is the origin of the name Rayen?
Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.
Is Rayen a girl's or a boy's name?
Rayen is a boy's name.