Holding steady, #3,089 for boys today.
Popularity of Rehan since 1974
Babies named Rehan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 382 |
| 2010s | 617 |
| 2020s | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Rehan is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'fragrant' or 'sweet basil,' with a gentle sound and a pleasant botanical imagery. First recorded in U.S. data in 1974, the name reached its peak popularity in 2008, though it remains uncommon, ranking 3,089 in 2025 with roughly one birth in 43,797. Its trajectory has been stable over recent years, and the name has seen its highest usage in California. While not widely used, Rehan offers a cross-cultural feel that blends Islamic heritage with a soft, modern sound.
Rehan is an Arabic name derived from the word rayḥān (ريحان), meaning 'sweet basil' or 'fragrant herb.' The name is associated with pleasant scents and appears in various poetic and religious contexts in the Islamic world. It has been used as a given name for boys primarily in South Asia and the Middle East, and its popularity in the United States has been modest but steady since its first recording in 1974.
Where Rehan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rehan” around the world
Where Rehan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rey, Han
Sibling names for Rehan
Names that share Rehan's style, for a brother or sister.
