Rayhan
Boy name · 27 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rayhan: 27 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2008.
Originating from Arabic, Rayhan means "basil" or "fragrant plant," conjuring images of sweetness and nature, and it is also used across Persian and Urdu-speaking communities. Among notable bearers, Indian golfer Rayhan Thomas brings a contemporary sporting profile to the name, while in Islamic tradition, Rayhan is a fragrant plant associated with descriptions of paradise, adding a gentle spiritual quality. The common variant Raihan is equally popular in South Asia and the Middle East, and the name works for both boys and girls, making it a versatile, softly aromatic choice for modern Scottish families.
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20085 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #5355 babies
- Total births
- 27since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 40%vs prior 5y