What origin is the name Rayhan?

Rayhan comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rayhan a popular name?

Rayhan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Rayhan?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Rayhan — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Rayhan

Q: Is Rayhan a rare name?

Yes. Rayhan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rayhan

Rayhan

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Rayhan is an arabic boy's name meaning "A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise.".

The meaning of Rayhan is "A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise." — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rayhan

Very rare in US records

What does Rayhan mean?

Rayhan is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise.".