Riyansh
A masculine name with Sanskrit origins meaning "a little sun".
Name Census estimates that about 418 living Americans carry the first name Riyansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Riyansh today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Riyansh births was 2017 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Riyansh. 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
418
~ 1 in 819,986 Americans
Peak year
2017
49 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,310
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Riyansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Riyansh 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 250 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Riyansh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Riyansh 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 Riyansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Riyanshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Riyansh, while New York, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Riyansh
The name Riyansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been widely used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent since ancient times. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Rayan," which means "wealth" or "prosperity," and the word "Ansh," which means "a part" or "a portion."
The earliest known references to the name Riyansh can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, where it was often used as a name for male children. It is believed that the name was chosen to signify the child as a source of wealth and prosperity for the family.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Riyansh can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character. However, the exact time period and context in which the name was used are not clearly known.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Riyansh. One of the most famous was Riyansh Sharma, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Vedanta philosophy and is believed to have authored several important texts on the subject.
Another notable figure was Riyansh Singh, a brave warrior and military leader who lived during the 16th century CE. He played a significant role in the defense of the Rajput kingdom against the Mughal invasion and is celebrated for his bravery and valor in several historical accounts.
In more recent times, Riyansh Malhotra, an Indian businessman and philanthropist, has gained recognition for his contributions to various charitable causes. He was born in 1965 and has been actively involved in supporting education and healthcare initiatives in rural areas of India.
Riyansh Gupta, an Indian-American scientist and inventor, has also made a name for himself in the field of renewable energy technologies. Born in 1980, he has been credited with developing several innovative solutions for harnessing solar and wind power.
Lastly, Riyansh Kapoor, a talented Indian actor and singer, has gained popularity in the Indian film industry. Born in 1988, he has starred in several successful Bollywood movies and has also released several hit music albums.
Overall, the name Riyansh has a rich historical significance and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Riyansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Riyansh 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
Riyansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Riyansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 418 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Riyansh 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 819,986 US residents.
Is Riyansh a common name?
We classify Riyansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Riyansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Riyansh was 2017, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Riyansh is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Riyansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Riyansh 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.