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Reighan

RAY-gan · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Reighan since 2001

Babies named Reighan per year in U.S. Social Security records.

591420102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s46
2010s54
2020s17

Meaning & origin

Reighan is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2001. It remained below the top 1000 ranks but saw its highest usage in 2013. The name has maintained a relatively stable trajectory since then, with no significant upswing or decline. As a contemporary coinage, Reighan fits a pattern of names that blend the 'Reigh-' sound with a fashionable '-an' ending, similar to Teagan or Reagan. Though it has not been recorded in any top states, its usage is spread thinly across the country. The name reflects the trend toward unique, phonetically constructed names in the early 21st century.

Reighan is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Reigh-' (as in Reagan or Rihanna) with the common suffix '-an'. It first appeared in the United States in the early 2000s and has seen modest use as a girl's name, peaking in 2013.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rei

Variants: Reagan, Rihannon, Reyan

Sibling names for Reighan

Names that share Reighan's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Reighan mean?
Reighan is a modern invented name with no established meaning; it was likely created from popular sounds and suffixes.
How popular is Reighan currently?
Reighan has not ranked in the top 1000 names in recent years. Its peak popularity was in 2013.
Is Reighan a boy or girl name?
Reighan is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.