Rising since 2002, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Raihan since 1998
Babies named Raihan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raihan's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 70 |
| 2010s | 0 | 144 |
| 2020s | 25 | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Raihan entered U.S. naming records in 1998 and has been steadily climbing in usage. In 2025, it ranked 8,243 with a frequency of 1 in 189,786 births, reflecting growing interest in Arabic names with positive meanings. The name achieved its peak rank in 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2002, indicating a sustained upward trend. Despite its relatively low rank, Raihan carries deep cultural resonance through its Quranic roots and association with fragrance, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with spiritual and natural ties.
Raihan is derived from the Arabic word rayḥān (ريحان), meaning 'fragrant plant' or 'basil.' It appears in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12) as a term for fragrant herbs, contributing to its use as a given name in Muslim communities worldwide. Historically, it has been used for both boys and girls, though in modern times it is predominantly masculine.
“Raihan” around the world
Where Raihan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rai, Rai-Rai
Sibling names for Raihan
Names that share Raihan's style, for a brother or sister.
