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Rayhana

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Pronounced ray-HAH-nah /reɪˈhɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rayhana, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling flower or herb'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweet basil; a fragrant flower: Rayhana is Arabic for 'sweet basil'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ray-HAH-nah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic rayhana, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling flower or herb'
U.S. rank (2025)#7414 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Rayhana comes from Arabic rayhana, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling flower or herb' (a symbol of paradise's gardens). The name honors Rayhana bint Zayd, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. A lyrical, fragrant name (said 'ray-HAH-nah'; nickname Rey).

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

Did you know? Rayhana means 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling flower or herb' in Arabic — borne by Rayhana, a wife of the Prophet — a lyrical, fragrant name (said 'ray-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rayhana — Arabic etymology

Variations

RayhanahRaihanaReyhana

Nicknames

Rey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayhana mean?

Rayhana is Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling flower or herb'.

How do you pronounce Rayhana?

It's said ray-HAH-nah /reɪˈhɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rayhana a boy or girl name?

Rayhana is a girl's name.

How popular is Rayhana?

Rayhana is a rare name in the U.S.

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