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Rayhan

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Pronounced RAY-hahn /ˈreɪ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with pleasant Quranic associations of fragrance and blessing. In Arabic and Muslim usage Rayhan is chiefly a boys' name (the feminine is Rayhana); girls' use here is flagged.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant name: Rayhan is Arabic for 'sweet basil' (said 'RAY-hahn'). It is usually a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with pleasant Quranic associations of fragrance and blessing. In Arabic and Muslim usage Rayhan is chiefly a boys' name (the feminine is Rayhana); girls' use here is flagged.
U.S. rank (2024)#13116 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220162024

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

Rayhan comes from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with warm associations of scent and blessing. In Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities it is chiefly a boys' name, with Rayhana as the feminine. Girls' use in the U.S. is newer and rare, which we note (said 'RAY-hahn').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, fragrant, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Rayhan names the sweet basil plant, praised in Arabic for its scent — the feminine form is Rayhana, which is the form traditionally given to girls.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rayhan — Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil'; chiefly masculine; feminine Rayhana

Variations

RayhanaRaihanRehan

Nicknames

RayHanRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayhan mean?

Rayhan means 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' in Arabic, with warm associations of scent and blessing.

How do you pronounce Rayhan?

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

Is Rayhan a boy or girl name?

In Arabic usage Rayhan is chiefly a boys' name; the feminine form is Rayhana. Girls' use here is flagged, which we note.

How popular is Rayhan?

Rayhan is very rare for girls in the U.S., and far more often given to boys.

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