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Rihan

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Pronounced REE-hahn /ˈriː.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Arabic rayhan/rihan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with warm associations of scent and blessing. In Arabic usage the name leans masculine (feminine Rihana/Rayhana); girls' use here is flagged.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant Arabic name: Rihan is 'sweet basil' (said 'REE-hahn'). It leans masculine in Arabic; the feminine is Rihana.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA form of Arabic rayhan/rihan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with warm associations of scent and blessing. In Arabic usage the name leans masculine (feminine Rihana/Rayhana); girls' use here is flagged.
U.S. rank (2024)#13143 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920052024

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

Rihan is a form of Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'. In Arabic-speaking communities it leans masculine, with Rihana or Rayhana as the feminine. American girls' use is newer and rare, and routes can blur, which we note (said 'REE-hahn').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, fragrant, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Sweet basil — rihan — is prized in Arabic poetry for its scent, and the same word gives us Rihana and Rayhana, the traditional feminine forms.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rihan — Arabic rayhan/rihan, 'sweet basil'; masculine lean; feminine Rihana

Variations

RayhanRihanaRaihan

Nicknames

RiHanRina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rihan mean?

Rihan means 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' in Arabic, a form of rayhan.

How do you pronounce Rihan?

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

Is Rihan a boy or girl name?

In Arabic usage Rihan leans masculine; the feminine forms are Rihana and Rayhana, which we note.

How popular is Rihan?

Rihan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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