The nameRiad
Riad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "gardens". It has been given in France since the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Riad comes from the Arabic riyad, plural of rawda, "garden". In Morocco a riad is also a house with an inner garden.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Riyad or Ryad.
History
Riad has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Riad
Riad in France
Riad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 700 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Riad. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Riad in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 62 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riad mean?
Riad comes from the Arabic riyad, plural of rawda, "garden". In Morocco a riad is also a house with an inner garden.
What is the origin of the name Riad?
Arabic. It is also spelled Riyad or Ryad.
Is Riad a girl's or a boy's name?
Riad is a boy's name.