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UK boy's name

Raihaan

A masculine Arabic name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Raihaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Raihaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 13 births.

This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Raihaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raihaan ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 13 boys were registered as Raihaan.
  • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raihaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4749

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

13 births

Estimated living

107

2026

Meaning

What does Raihaan mean?

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Raihaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Raihaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Raihaan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Raihaan
0371013199620072018

Decades

Raihaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raihaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3443 37 7
2000s #2200 61 8
1990s #2730 10 3

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FAQ

Raihaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Raihaan in the UK right now?

In 2018, Raihaan was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Raihaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 13 babies registered as Raihaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Raihaan?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic".

How many people are called Raihaan in the UK?

A total of 108 babies have been registered as Raihaan across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.