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Rehanna
How to Pronounce Rehanna
Pronounced reh-HAH-nuh /rΙΛhΙΛ.nΙ/Medium
Meaning: Rehanna is a spelling in the family of Rayhana, an Arabic and Persian name meaning 'sweet basil', a fragrant herb prized in Islamic tradition. The spelling also closely echoes the singer's name Rihanna.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rehanna sits between two sources: the Arabic and Persian Rayhana, 'sweet basil', a herb of paradise in Islamic tradition, and the pop star Rihanna, whose rise lifted similar-sounding spellings. The blend gives it both a fragrant traditional meaning and a modern celebrity echo.
It has always been rare in the United States, its small peak around 2007 tracking Rihanna's breakthrough years. The name remains uncommon and closely tied to that late-2000s moment.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rehanna mean?
Rehanna is a form of the Arabic and Persian Rayhana, meaning 'sweet basil', and also echoes the name Rihanna.
How do you pronounce Rehanna?
It's said reh-HAH-nuh /rΙΛhΙΛ.nΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Rehanna a boy or girl name?
Rehanna is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Rehanna?
Rehanna is rare in the U.S., most visible in the late two-thousands.