Rayansh
A Hindu name meaning "a ray of light" or "radiance".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Rayansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayansh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayansh births was 2018 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayansh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
2018
37 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,784
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Rayansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayansh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 185 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rayansh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayansh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rayansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rayanshs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rayansh
The name Rayansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for several millennia. The name is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Raya," which means "wealth" or "prosperity," and "Ansh," which means "part" or "portion." Together, the name Rayansh can be interpreted as "a part of wealth" or "a portion of prosperity."
The earliest recorded use of the name Rayansh is found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred texts often mention characters or individuals with names that reflect their qualities or attributes, and Rayansh was likely given to individuals who were considered fortunate or prosperous.
The first known historical figure with the name Rayansh was a Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the field of Indian philosophy. Unfortunately, not much is known about his personal life or the specifics of his teachings.
Another notable figure with the name Rayansh was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. Rayansh Mishra was a freedom fighter and activist who played a significant role in mobilizing public support for the cause of Indian independence. He was born in 1890 and spent several years in prison for his political activities.
In more recent history, Rayansh Sharma was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for the Uttar Pradesh team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time wicket-keeper, known for his consistent performances and ability to contribute with both bat and gloves.
Rayansh Bhardwaj is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He was born in 1992 and made his acting debut in the early 2010s. He is known for his versatility and ability to portray diverse characters on screen.
Lastly, Rayansh Gupta is a famous Indian social media influencer and entrepreneur who has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Born in 1995, he is known for his fashion and lifestyle content, as well as his entrepreneurial ventures in the fashion and e-commerce space.
People
Rayansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayansh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rayansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayansh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Rayansh a common name?
We classify Rayansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayansh was 2018, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayansh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rayansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayansh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.