Rising since 2015.
Popularity of Reyhan since 1999
Babies named Reyhan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reyhan's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 24 | 58 |
| 2010s | 6 | 52 |
| 2020s | 79 | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Reyhan is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning 'sweet basil,' with a rising popularity trend since 2015. First recorded in the U.S. in 1999, it saw its peak usage in 2018, reflecting growing interest in cross-cultural names. Its botanical and Quranic associations give it depth, appealing to families valuing tradition and nature. While exact rank and per-capita statistics are not available for this name due to its lower frequency, its trajectory shows steady ascent. Unlike many names, Reyhan has no dominant top states, suggesting a broad but sparse distribution. The name's variants, like Rayhan and Reihan, further enrich its use across Muslim communities.
Reyhan derives from the Arabic word "ريحان" (rayḥān), meaning 'sweet basil' or 'fragrant herb.' It appears in the Quran (55:12) as a term for fragrant plants in paradise, lending it spiritual significance. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world, Turkey, Iran, and among Muslim communities globally, often for both boys and girls, though it leans feminine in some regions.
“Reyhan” around the world
Where Reyhan 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: Ray, Rey, Hani
Variants: Rayhan, Reihan, Reyhaan
Sibling names for Reyhan
Names that share Reyhan's style, for a brother or sister.
