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Raihan

♂ Boy

Pronounced RY-hahn /ˈraɪ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Rayhan — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweet basil: Raihan spells Rayhan — 'a fragrant herb of paradise'. Soft, fresh, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningSpelling of Rayhan — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise)

U.S. rank (2025)#8762 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raihan is a spelling of Rayhan — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise in the Quran). A soft, fresh nature name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'RY-hahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, sweet-basil at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Rayhan means 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' in Arabic — a plant of paradise mentioned in the Quran; Raihan is a spelling, soft and fresh (popular in South Asia).

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — rayhan — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raihan mean?

Raihan spells Rayhan — Arabic 'sweet basil; a fragrant herb of paradise'.

How do you pronounce Raihan?

It's said RY-hahn /ˈraɪ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raihan a boy or girl name?

Raihan is a boy's name.

How popular is Raihan?

Raihan is a rare name in the U.S.