Rehan

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Pronounced reh-HAHN /rɛˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' — described in tradition as a scented plant of Paradise, which we note respectfully. Used here for a girl, though Rehan usually reads male — we flag the lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant name: Rehan means 'sweet basil; a fragrant herb' (from Rayhan), said 'reh-HAHN'. Usually a boy's name — we flag the lean honestly.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' — described in tradition as a scented plant of Paradise, which we note respectfully. Used here for a girl, though Rehan usually reads male — we flag the lean honestly.

U.S. rank (2021)#11959 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

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

Rehan draws on the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant herb of Paradise,' which we note respectfully. It usually reads male; as a girl's name it is very rare, which we flag honestly (said 'reh-HAHN').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier male use. Rare for girls, fragrant, and gentle.

Did you know? Rehan comes from the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' — a scented plant of Paradise in tradition, which we note respectfully. It usually reads male; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly (said 'reh-HAHN').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Rehan — Arabic Rayhan 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'; usually male

Variations

RayhanRehanaRehaan

Nicknames

RehHana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rehan mean?

Rehan comes from the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant herb of Paradise,' which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Rehan?

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

Is Rehan a boy or girl name?

Rehan is used here for a girl, but it usually reads male — we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Rehan?

Rehan is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.