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UK boy's name

Reehan

A name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrance" or "scent".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reehan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reehan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 7 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2021. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Reehan. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reehan ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 7 boys were registered as Reehan.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reehan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

7 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Reehan mean?

The name Reehan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Rehaan," which means "fragrance" or "pleasant aroma." The name Reehan is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Reehan can be found in Arabic literature and poetry. In the 7th century CE, the renowned Arabic poet Al-Farazdaq mentioned the name in one of his poems, describing a person with the name Reehan as having a pleasant and captivating presence.

In Islamic history, there are several notable figures who bore the name Reehan. One of them was Reehan al-Basri, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE in Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his profound knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.

Another prominent historical figure with the name Reehan was Reehan al-Andalusi, a renowned scientist and mathematician from the 11th century CE. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Andalusia. Al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and optics.

In the 13th century CE, Reehan al-Dimashqi was a notable Syrian historian and geographer. He wrote extensively about the history and geography of the Middle East and authored several influential works, including "Kitab al-Nubadh" (Book of Notable Events).

Additionally, in the 16th century CE, Reehan al-Bakri was a celebrated Moroccan scholar and poet. He was known for his mastery of Arabic literature and his eloquent poetry, which earned him recognition throughout the Maghreb region.

While the name Reehan has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia and parts of the Middle East. However, the historical significance and cultural connections of the name remain deeply rooted in its Arabic origins.

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Popularity

Reehan over time

The chart below shows babies named Reehan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reehan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Reehan
02457200620132021

Decades

Reehan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reehan 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
2020s #4789 3 1
2010s #3987 4 1
2000s #3191 16 3

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FAQ

Reehan: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Reehan was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Reehan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 7 babies registered as Reehan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reehan?

A name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrance" or "scent".

How many people are called Reehan in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Reehan across the 5 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.