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Reyhan

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Pronounced RAY-hahn /ˈreɪ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish/Persian form of Rayhana — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling/fragrant herb'Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet basil; a fragrant herb: Reyhan is Persian/Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'RAY-hahn').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningA Turkish/Persian form of Rayhana — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling/fragrant herb'
U.S. rank (2025)#9336 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220042025

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

Reyhan is a Turkish/Persian form of Rayhana — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling/fragrant herb' (mentioned in the Quran). A lyrical, modern name (said 'RAY-hahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Persian families. Rare, sweet-basil at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Rayhan means 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling herb' in Arabic — Reyhan is a Turkish/Persian form, lyrical and modern (said 'RAY-hahn').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Rayhana — Arabic etymology

Variations

RayhanaReyhanaReihan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reyhan mean?

Reyhan is a form of Rayhana — Arabic 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling herb'.

How do you pronounce Reyhan?

It's said RAY-hahn /ˈreɪ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reyhan a boy or girl name?

Reyhan is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Reyhan?

Reyhan is a rare name in the U.S.

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