Rayhan
Rayhan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sweet basil, fragrance, or sweet-scented herb.
Origin and history
Rayhan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet-scented herb. It holds significant cultural importance in Islamic traditions, where it is mentioned in the Quran as a plant of Paradise. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name among diverse communities.
Popularity in the United States
850 babies in the United States have been named Rayhan since 1880. It ranks #3827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.9 %)
- NY (36.9 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (2.1 %)
- IL (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 307 |
| 2010-2019 | 357 |
| 2020-2029 | 151 |
Fun facts
- The name directly references a fragrant plant associated with Paradise in Islamic text.
- In classical Arabic, rayhan specifically refers to sweet basil and fragrant herbs.