The nameRiyad
Riyad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "gardens". It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Riyad comes from the Arabic riyad, plural of rawda, "garden".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Ryad or Riad, like the Saudi capital.
History
Riyad appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Famous people named Riyad
- Riyad Mahrez, Algerian footballer
Popularity of the name Riyad
Riyad in France
Riyad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,380 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Riyad. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Riyad 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, its popularity has held steady at around 148 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riyad mean?
Riyad comes from the Arabic riyad, plural of rawda, "garden".
What is the origin of the name Riyad?
Arabic. It is also spelled Ryad or Riad, like the Saudi capital.
Is Riyad a girl's or a boy's name?
Riyad is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Riyad?
Riyad Mahrez, Algerian footballer.