Rising since 2006, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Rayhana since 2006
Babies named Rayhana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Rayhana is a rare feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'basil,' an herb prized for its fragrance. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2006 and has been steadily rising, reaching its peak rank of 7,133 in 2025. In that year, roughly 1 in 107,151 newborn girls was named Rayhana. The name's trajectory shows consistent uptake since 2006, reflecting growing interest in Arabic-derived names with nature associations.
Rayhana is directly derived from the Arabic word رَيْحَانَة (rayḥānah), meaning 'basil' or 'sweet basil,' an aromatic herb. It appears in classical Arabic literature and has been used as a feminine given name in various Muslim cultures, often symbolizing fragrance and grace.
“Rayhana” around the world
Where Rayhana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Raya, Hana
Sibling names for Rayhana
Names that share Rayhana's style, for a brother or sister.
