Reyez
A masculine Spanish name meaning "kings" or "royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Reyez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reyez today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reyez births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reyez. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reyez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,815
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Reyez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reyez from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reyez 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 Reyez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reyez
The name Reyez is a unique and captivating moniker that traces its roots back to the ancient Arabic language. Its origins lie in the word "rayez," which carries the meaning of "leader" or "chief." This association with leadership and authority has imbued the name with a sense of strength and confidence throughout its long and storied history.
During the golden age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 7th to the 13th centuries, the name Reyez gained prominence among the ruling classes and scholarly elite. It was often bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional intellectual prowess or demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities. In the annals of history, one of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Reyez al-Kindi, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century and made significant contributions to the fields of optics and cryptography.
As the name Reyez spread across the vast expanse of the Islamic world, it found its way into various literary works and religious texts. One notable example is the appearance of a character named Reyez in the epic poem "Sirat Antar," a celebrated work of Arabic literature that dates back to the 10th century. This literary reference serves as a testament to the enduring cultural significance of the name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Reyez has been borne by numerous individuals who have left an indelible mark on history. One such figure was Reyez al-Din al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. His influential works on Sufism and Islamic jurisprudence have had a lasting impact on the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Muslim world.
In the realm of art and culture, the name Reyez has also been carried by notable figures. Reyez al-Baghdadi was a celebrated calligrapher and poet who lived in the 13th century and whose exquisite works are considered among the finest examples of Arabic calligraphy.
Another prominent bearer of this name was Reyez al-Attar, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. His spiritual teachings and poetic works have inspired generations of seekers and continue to resonate with those on the path of self-discovery.
These are but a few examples of the many illustrious individuals who have carried the name Reyez throughout history, each making their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Reyez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reyez 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
Reyez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reyez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reyez 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 Reyez a common name?
We classify Reyez 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 Reyez most popular?
The single biggest year for Reyez was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reyez is about 17 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 Reyez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reyez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reyez 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 Reyez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reyez 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 Reyez 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 have the name Reyez?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Reyez, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.