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Rayhan

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Pronounced RAY-hahn /ˈreɪ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rayhan, 'fragrant herb, sweet basil' — a plant of paradise in the QuranHigh

In 30 seconds: Sweet as paradise basil: Rayhan is Arabic for a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb — mentioned among the plants of paradise. Lush, gentle, and lovely.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic rayhan, 'fragrant herb, sweet basil' — a plant of paradise in the Quran

U.S. rank (2025)#5347 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 850

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

Rayhan comes from Arabic rayhan, 'fragrant herb, sweet basil' — a plant of paradise mentioned in the Quran. A gentle, aromatic name, it's beloved across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, fragrant-herb at the root, and lush.

Did you know? Rayhan — fragrant sweet basil — is named among the plants of paradise in the Quran; the great scholar al-Biruni was known as Abu Rayhan.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — rayhan — etymology

Variations

RaihanRayhaanReyhan

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayhan mean?

Rayhan is Arabic for 'fragrant herb, sweet basil' — a plant of paradise.

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?

Rayhan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayhan?

Rayhan is a rare name in the U.S.