UK boy's name
Reyansh
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "a ray of light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reyansh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reyansh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1076, with 27 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 60 births.
This profile covers 500 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 505 living people in the UK are called Reyansh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reyansh ranked #1076 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 27 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 60 boys were registered as Reyansh.
- • Reyansh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #733 in 2017.
- • About 505 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reyansh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1076
2024
Births in 2024
27
Latest year
Peak year
2017
60 births
Estimated living
505
2026
Meaning
What does Reyansh mean?
The name Reyansh is of Hindu origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Reyan," which means "wealth" or "prosperous." It is a relatively modern name, with its first recorded use dating back to the late 20th century in India.
The name Reyansh is believed to be a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Reya," meaning "wealth," and "Ansh," meaning "a part" or "a portion." Together, the name can be interpreted as "a part of wealth" or "a prosperous one." This name reflects the Indian cultural tradition of choosing names with auspicious meanings, often related to prosperity, success, or virtuous qualities.
While Reyansh is not found in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical texts, it has gained popularity among Hindu families in recent decades. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 1980s and 1990s in various regions of India.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Reyansh is Reyansh Sharma, an Indian actor and model born in 1994. He has appeared in several television shows and web series, gaining recognition for his performances.
Another prominent figure with this name is Reyansh Khurana, an Indian cricketer born in 2000. He has represented India in various age-group cricket tournaments and is considered a promising talent in the sport.
In the field of academics, Dr. Reyansh Gupta is a notable figure. He is a professor of computer science at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Reyansh Desai, born in 2005, is a young Indian chess prodigy who has achieved remarkable success in international chess tournaments. He is regarded as one of the most promising chess talents in India.
Another individual with the name Reyansh is Reyansh Sharma, an Indian entrepreneur born in 1990. He co-founded a successful tech startup that provides innovative solutions in the field of e-commerce and has been recognized for his achievements in the business world.
While the name Reyansh is relatively new and its historical references are limited, it has gained popularity among Indian families in recent decades, reflecting the cultural significance of choosing names with auspicious meanings and positive connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reyansh over time
The chart below shows babies named Reyansh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Reyansh, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 27 births in 2024, compared with 60 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reyansh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reyansh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #919 | 169 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1192 | 331 | 10 |
Geography
Where Reyansh is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Reyansh. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Reyansh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #733 in 2017.
Across the UK
Reyansh in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#733 in 2017
2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered
Related
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- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Reyansh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reyansh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Reyansh was ranked #1076 for boys in England and Wales, with 27 births registered.
When was Reyansh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 60 babies registered as Reyansh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reyansh?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "a ray of light".
How many people are called Reyansh in the UK?
A total of 500 babies have been registered as Reyansh across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.
Where is Reyansh most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Reyansh ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #733 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.