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Rehaan

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Pronounced reh-HAHN /rɛˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Rayhan/Rehan — from the Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant/herb of paradise'Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet basil; a fragrant plant: Rehaan spells Rayhan. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'reh-HAHN').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Rayhan/Rehan — from the Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant/herb of paradise'

U.S. rank (2025)#8102 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 349

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

Rehaan is a form/spelling of Rayhan/Rehan — from the Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant/herb of paradise'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'reh-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare in this form, sweet-basil at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rayhan means 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant/herb of paradise' in Arabic — Rehaan is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'reh-HAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Rayhan — Arabic etymology

Variations

RayhanRehanReyhan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rehaan mean?

Rehaan is a form of Rayhan/Rehan — Arabic 'sweet basil; a sweet-scented plant of paradise'.

How do you pronounce Rehaan?

It's said reh-HAHN /rɛˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rehaan a boy or girl name?

Rehaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rehaan?

Rehaan is a very rare name in the U.S.