Riyaansh
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "prosperous or wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Riyaansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Riyaansh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Riyaansh births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Riyaansh. 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 Riyaansh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,718
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Riyaansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Riyaansh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 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
Riyaansh 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 Riyaansh 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 Riyaansh
The name Riyaansh is a relatively modern name of Indian origin, specifically from the Hindi language. It is a combination of two words - "Riya" and "Aansh." The word "Riya" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Riya," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." The word "Aansh" is also derived from Sanskrit and means "part" or "portion."
The name Riyaansh first gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among the urban and educated class in India. While the exact origin and meaning of the name are not well-documented, it is believed to symbolize the idea of being a part of prosperity or a portion of wealth.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Riyaansh in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name's components, "Riya" and "Aansh," have their roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Riyaansh dates back to the late 1980s or early 1990s. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact individual or family who first used this name for their child.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Riyaansh, there are a few:
1. Riyaansh Sachdeva, an Indian child actor born in 2009, known for his roles in television shows and films such as "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein" and "Khaali Peeli."
2. Riyaansh Parekh, an Indian child model and actor born in 2012, who has appeared in various television commercials and shows.
3. Riyaansh Shrivastava, an Indian cricketer born in 2002, who has represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket tournaments.
4. Riyaansh Raj, an Indian chess player born in 2010, who has won several national and international chess tournaments in his age category.
5. Riyaansh Gupta, an Indian entrepreneur and founder of a tech startup, born in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
It is important to note that due to the relatively modern nature of the name, there may be limited historical records or prominent figures associated with it. However, as the name continues to gain popularity, it is likely that more individuals with the name Riyaansh will emerge and contribute to various fields.
People
Riyaansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Riyaansh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Riyaansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Riyaansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Riyaansh 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Riyaansh a common name?
We classify Riyaansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Riyaansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Riyaansh was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Riyaansh is about 8 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 Riyaansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Riyaansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Riyaansh 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 Riyaansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Riyaansh 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 Riyaansh 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 called Riyaansh?
See how many people share the name Riyaansh on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.