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Rayhaan

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Pronounced ray-HAHN /reɪˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'. In Islamic tradition rayhan is named among the fragrant plants of Paradise, and the word appears in the Qur'an, so the name carries a gentle spiritual resonance and is used with that in mind.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and gentle: Rayhaan is Arabic for 'sweet basil', a fragrant plant named in Islamic tradition among those of Paradise (said 'ray-HAHN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'. In Islamic tradition rayhan is named among the fragrant plants of Paradise, and the word appears in the Qur'an, so the name carries a gentle spiritual resonance and is used with that in mind.
U.S. rank (2024)#13741 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320062024

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

Rayhaan is an English spelling of Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'. The word appears in the Qur'an and is understood in Islamic tradition as naming a fragrant plant of Paradise, so the name has long carried a gentle spiritual warmth. It is used across the Arab world, South Asia, and Turkey (as Reyhan), and its English spellings vary (said 'ray-HAHN').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried chiefly by Muslim families. Rare, fragrant, and serene.

Did you know? Rayhan means sweet basil — and in Islamic tradition it is counted among the fragrant plants of Paradise, which is why the name carries such a soft, blessed feeling for many families (said 'ray-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Rayhaan — Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil'; fragrant plant of Paradise in Islamic tradition

Variations

RayhanRaihanReyhan

Nicknames

RayHani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayhaan mean?

Rayhaan means 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' in Arabic. In Islamic tradition rayhan is counted among the fragrant plants of Paradise.

How do you pronounce Rayhaan?

It's said ray-HAHN /reɪˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Rayhaan a boy or girl name?

Rayhaan is used as a boy's name; the related Reyhan is often a girl's name in Turkey.

How popular is Rayhaan?

Rayhaan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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