Raihan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRY-han / /ˈraɪhæn/Arabic; Persian; Bengali
Meaning
fragrant; good scent; one who brings happiness
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Raihan refers to a fragrant herb and is often associated with pleasant scents. In Persian, it signifies a sense of joy and happiness. In Bengali culture, it is commonly used as a name that conveys positivity and good fortune.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rayhan
- Raihaan
International Variants
- Rayhan (Arabic)
- Reihan (Turkish)
- Raihan (Bengali)
Famous people named Raihan
Raihan (singer) — popular Bangladeshi musician.
Raihan (actor) — noted for roles in Bengali cinema.
Fictional characters named Raihan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raihan was first seen in the United States in 1998. Raihan has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Raihan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raihan (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 19 |