The nameRehan

Rehan is a boy's name.

Meaning

From the Arabic and Persian rayhan, "basil, sweet-smelling plant".

Origin

Arabic and Persian.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Rehan

Rehan in France

1444thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (45 births)
550babies named Rehan in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rehan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 300 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Rehan. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Rehan in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rehan mean?

From the Arabic and Persian rayhan, "basil, sweet-smelling plant".

What is the origin of the name Rehan?

Arabic and Persian.

Is Rehan a girl's or a boy's name?

Rehan is a boy's name.