Rehaan

Meaning & origin

Rehaan is a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape, first recorded in the U.S. Social Security data in 2002. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, and since then it has maintained a stable trajectory, neither rising nor falling sharply in usage. In 2025, it ranked 7,679th with about 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name. Rehaan is most commonly found in communities with South Asian heritage, reflecting its Arabic origins and cultural resonance among Muslim families. While not among the top names nationally, its steady presence suggests a lasting appeal for parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and culturally meaningful.

Rehaan is a name of debated origin. It may derive from Arabic rayhan (ريحان), meaning 'sweet basil' or 'fragrant herb', a word also used in the Quran. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Rahman, from the Arabic root r-h-m meaning 'mercy', as in the divine name ar-Rahman 'the Most Merciful'. The name has seen modern use in South Asian Muslim communities and among the Indian diaspora.