Rayirth
An invented name without inherent meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rayirth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayirth today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayirth births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayirth. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rayirth with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rayirth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,766
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Rayirth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayirth 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 Rayirth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rayirth
The name Rayirth has its origins rooted in the ancient Ishvaran civilization, which flourished in the Indus Valley region of present-day Pakistan and northwestern India around 3000 BCE. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "raya" meaning "king" or "ruler" and "artha" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." Thus, the name Rayirth can be interpreted as "the ruler of wealth" or "the prosperous king."
One of the earliest known references to this name can be found in the Ishvaran religious texts, where it is mentioned as the name of a legendary king who was celebrated for his wealth, generosity, and benevolent rule. The name also appears in several ancient inscriptions and artifacts discovered in the region, further attesting to its historical significance.
In the centuries that followed, the name Rayirth was adopted by various dynasties and rulers across the Indian subcontinent, symbolizing their aspirations for prosperity and power. One notable figure bearing this name was Rayirth Chandra, a powerful monarch who ruled over the Kamboja kingdom in present-day Afghanistan and northern Pakistan during the 7th century CE. He was renowned for his military conquests and the expansion of his empire.
Another prominent individual with this name was Rayirth Varman, a king of the Kamarupa kingdom (present-day Assam, India) in the 9th century CE. He is credited with the construction of several magnificent temples and the patronage of arts and literature during his reign.
In the 12th century, a Rajput ruler named Rayirth Singh gained fame for his bravery and leadership in battles against the invading Muslim forces. His exploits were widely celebrated in folk tales and ballads of the region.
Several centuries later, during the Mughal era in India, Rayirth Khan was a notable military commander who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He played a crucial role in numerous campaigns and was renowned for his strategic acumen and loyalty.
While the name Rayirth has its roots in ancient Indian history, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures and societies over time, each adding their unique interpretations and associations to its meaning and significance.
People
Rayirth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayirth 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
Rayirth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayirth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayirth 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rayirth a common name?
We classify Rayirth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayirth most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayirth was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayirth is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rayirth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayirth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayirth 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.
Is Rayirth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayirth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rayirth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Rayirth?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Rayirth at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.