Rehan
Rehan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sweet basil, fragrance, or scented herb.
Origin and history
Rehan is a given name of Arabic and Persian origins, meaning sweet basil or fragrance. It is often chosen in Middle Eastern and South Asian traditions and has seen modest, growing usage in the United States over recent decades. In the U.S. birth registry, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,460 babies in the United States have been named Rehan since 1880. It ranks #3267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1687.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.6 %)
- CA (20.2 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NJ (9.5 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 382 |
| 2010-2019 | 617 |
| 2020-2029 | 240 |
Famous people named Rehan
- Rehan Ahmed: Cricketer
Fun facts
- The term 'Rayhan' appears in Surah Ar-Rahman and Surah Al-Waqi'ah, symbolising blessings and pleasant scents.
- In Classical Arabic, the word specifically refers to sweet basil and other fragrant garden plants.