Rhiyan is of Arabic origin, meaning "small flower". It is a unisex name that gained popularity as a girls' name in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling. Rhiyan is often associated with the concept of beauty and grace, reflecting the delicate nature of flowers. The name's pronunciation can vary slightly, but it is typically sounded out as "ree-yan". It has no specific religious or historical significance attached to it.
The name Rhiyan experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable peak in 2018 when it was given to 21 newborns. However, it has generally remained quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year since 2013 and totaling just 60 occurrences across these seven years.