The nameRayhan
Rayhan is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic rayhan, "basil, fragrant plant".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the early 1990s, Rayhan peaked in the late 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Rayhan
Rayhan in France
3645thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (65 births)
1,075babies named Rayhan in France since 1900
Rayhan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 445 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Rayhan. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Rayhan in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayhan mean?
From the Arabic rayhan, "basil, fragrant plant".
What is the origin of the name Rayhan?
Arabic.
Is Rayhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Rayhan is a boy's name.