Raihaan
A masculine Arabic name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raihaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raihaan today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raihaan births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raihaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Raihaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raihaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,923
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Raihaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raihaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raihaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raihaan
The name Raihaan is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "rayhan," which means "sweet basil" or "fragrant herb." This name has its roots in the ancient Arabic culture and is believed to have been in use since the 7th century CE.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Raihaan is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is used as a metaphor for the blessings and joys of Paradise. The name is also associated with the concept of purity and fragrance, which adds to its significance in the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raihaan can be found in the works of renowned Arab poets and writers from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These literary works often used the name as a symbol of beauty, elegance, and sweetness.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Raihaan. One such person was Raihaan al-Mawsili, a famous Arab musician and singer who lived in the 8th century CE. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the development of Arabic music and is considered a pioneer in the field.
Another prominent figure was Raihaan al-Biruni, a renowned Persian scholar, astronomer, and mathematician who lived from 973 to 1048 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and geography, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval Islamic era.
In the 12th century, there was Raihaan al-Dawlah, a powerful ruler of the Seljuk Empire who reigned from 1132 to 1153 CE. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and sciences during his reign.
In more recent times, Raihaan Ismail was a renowned Bangladeshi poet and writer who lived from 1920 to 1991. He was highly regarded for his contributions to Bengali literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century in Bangladesh.
Another notable figure was Raihaan Faiz, a Pakistani artist and calligrapher who lived from 1937 to 2016. He was widely acclaimed for his calligraphic works and was recognized as one of the most prominent calligraphers of his time in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Raihaan throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Raihaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raihaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Raihaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raihaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raihaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Raihaan a common name?
We classify Raihaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raihaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raihaan was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raihaan is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raihaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raihaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raihaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Raihaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raihaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raihaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Raihaan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.