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Raihana

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Pronounced ry-HAH-nah /raɪˈhɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Raihana (Rayhana), 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling plant or flower' - a name of gentle, fragrant beauty. Soft and heritage-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant Arabic name: Raihana means 'sweet basil; a fragrant flower' (said 'ry-HAH-nah'). Soft and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Raihana (Rayhana), 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling plant or flower' - a name of gentle, fragrant beauty. Soft and heritage-rich.
U.S. rank (2024)#10869 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920082024

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

Raihana comes from the Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant flower.' It reads soft and lovely, a botanical Arabic name - rare in the U.S. (said 'ry-HAH-nah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, fragrant, and gentle.

Did you know? Raihana is Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling plant' - a name of gentle, blooming beauty, warm and traditional (said 'ry-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Raihana — Arabic 'sweet basil; fragrant flower'

Variations

RayhanaRehanaRaihanah

Nicknames

RaiHana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raihana mean?

Raihana is Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling plant or flower.'

How do you pronounce Raihana?

It's said ry-HAH-nah /raɪˈhɑː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Raihana a boy or girl name?

Raihana is a girl's name.

How popular is Raihana?

Raihana is a rare name in the U.S.

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