Rivaan is a contemporary given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'riv', meaning 'river'. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide. It is often used as a unisex name but is more commonly associated with boys. Rivaan is considered to be a modern alternative to traditional Indian names like Rivik or Rivit. The name has also been popularized by celebrities, such as actor Rivaan Haria from the British soap opera 'EastEnders'.
The name Rivaan has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years, with a significant jump from 20 births in 2012 to 40 births in 2019, and peaking at 55 births each in 2021 and 2022 before dropping slightly to 43 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 393 children named Rivaan born between 2011 and 2023.