Rayhan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
Arabic name meaning 'fragrant herb' or 'sweet basil'.
Meaning of the Name Rayhan
Rayhan is an Arabic name that means 'fragrant herb' or 'sweet basil'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'rayhana' which refers to a type of aromatic plant known for its pleasant scent. Rayhan is often used as a given name for boys and girls in Arabic-speaking countries. It is believed to symbolize beauty, purity, and tranquility.
Popularity of the Name Rayhan
The popularity for the name Rayhan peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 59 births, which ranked number 5,110 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Rayhan had the most female births in 2022 with 15, which ranked number 7,250 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 59, which ranked number 2,203 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rayhan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 33 births to 42 births, an increase of 27.27%. Among males, Rayhan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 33 births to 27 births, a decline of -18.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rayhan
- 20 Year Trend of Rayhan: 223.08%
- 10 Year Trend of Rayhan: 27.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rayhan: -18.18%
Popularity of Rayhan by State
For males, Rayhan was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rayhan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rayhan
- Total Births of Rayhan: 43 (2.44%)
- Male Births of Rayhan: 26 (-1.99%)
Given the upward trend of Rayhan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.44% increase in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Rayhan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.99%.