Rehaan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "caravanserai" or "wayfarer".
Name Census estimates that about 336 living Americans carry the first name Rehaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rehaan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rehaan births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rehaan. 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 Rehaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
336
~ 1 in 1,020,102 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,787
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Rehaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rehaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 177 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rehaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rehaan 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 Rehaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rehaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rehaan
The given name Rehaan is of Arabic origin and is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "rehaan," which means "fragrance" or "perfume." This name has been popular among Arabic-speaking communities and has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rehaan can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was mentioned in various Arabic literary works. It is said that during this period, the name was often given to children as a symbol of purity and sweetness, reflecting the pleasant aroma associated with the word "rehaan."
In Islamic history, the name Rehaan is mentioned in some religious texts and manuscripts, though its appearance is relatively rare compared to other Arabic names. However, there are a few notable historical figures who bore this name, including Rehaan al-Rumi, a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the 13th century.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rehaan has been carried by various individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One notable figure was Rehaan al-Hakim, an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
Another prominent individual with the name Rehaan was Rehaan al-Khwarizmi, a Persian scholar and mathematician from the 9th century, who is credited with introducing the concept of algebra to the Western world. His work laid the foundation for modern algebraic notation and algorithms.
In the realm of literature, Rehaan al-Tabrizi was a celebrated Persian poet and scholar from the 12th century, known for his mastery of the Persian language and his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and philosophy.
Moving forward in history, Rehaan al-Din al-Bukhari was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the 13th century, renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of Islamic law.
While the name Rehaan has its roots in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, and individuals with this name can be found in various parts of the world, including South Asia, where it has gained popularity in recent centuries.
People
Rehaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rehaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rehaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rehaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 336 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rehaan 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 1,020,102 US residents.
Is Rehaan a common name?
We classify Rehaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rehaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rehaan was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rehaan is about 11 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 Rehaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rehaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rehaan 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 Rehaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rehaan 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 Rehaan 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 are named Rehaan?
Find out how many Americans are named Rehaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.