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Rihan

♂ Boy

Pronounced REE-hahn /ˈri.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rihan/rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweet basil: Rihan is Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant herb'. Soft, fresh, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic rihan/rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise)

U.S. rank (2025)#5005 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

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

Rihan comes from Arabic rihan/rayhan, 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' (a plant of paradise in the Quran). A soft, fresh nature name across the Arab and South Asian world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, sweet-basil at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Rihan (rayhan) means 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb' in Arabic — a plant of paradise mentioned in the Quran; a soft, fresh nature name.

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — rayhan — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rihan mean?

Rihan is Arabic for 'sweet basil; a fragrant, sweet-smelling herb'.

How do you pronounce Rihan?

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

Is Rihan a boy or girl name?

Rihan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rihan?

Rihan is a rare name in the U.S.