Rihaan
Rihaan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sweet basil, fragrant plant, or favored by God.
Origin and history
Rihaan is a masculine name with roots in Arabic and South Asian languages, meaning 'sweet basil' or 'favored by God'. It has seen growing usage in the United States in recent years as parents seek contemporary, melodious names with rich cultural ties.
Popularity in the United States
695 babies in the United States have been named Rihaan since 1880. It ranks #3981 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1576.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- NJ (14.2 %)
- WA (6.6 %)
- NY (2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 344 |
| 2020-2029 | 351 |
Fun facts
- Rihaan is a popular modern spelling variation of the traditional name Rihan or Rayhan.
- Over half of the historical U.S. births registered for Rihaan have occurred since 2020.