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UK boy's name

Rehaan

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "caravanserai" or "wayfarer".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rehaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rehaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1859, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 66 births.

This profile covers 581 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 577 living people in the UK are called Rehaan. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rehaan ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 66 boys were registered as Rehaan.
  • About 577 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rehaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1859

2024

Births in 2024

13

Latest year

Peak year

2007

66 births

Estimated living

577

2026

Meaning

What does Rehaan mean?

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.

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Popularity

Rehaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Rehaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Rehaan, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 66 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rehaan
017335066199620102024

Decades

Rehaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rehaan 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 #1963 59 5
2010s #1271 248 10
2000s #1152 262 10
1990s #1808 12 2

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FAQ

Rehaan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Rehaan was ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.

When was Rehaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 66 babies registered as Rehaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rehaan?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "caravanserai" or "wayfarer".

How many people are called Rehaan in the UK?

A total of 581 babies have been registered as Rehaan across the 27 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.