UK boy's name
Ryhan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "fragrance" or "scent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ryhan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ryhan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 7 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Ryhan. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ryhan ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 7 boys were registered as Ryhan.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ryhan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
7 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Ryhan mean?
The name Ryhan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Raihan, which means "fragrant" or "aromatic" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic word "rayhan," which refers to a type of fragrant plant, often associated with basil or sweet basil.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ryhan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among the Arabs during this period, particularly in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
In Islamic tradition, the name Ryhan is sometimes associated with the concept of paradise. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions the word "rayhan" in reference to the fragrant plants that will be found in the gardens of paradise.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Ryhan was Ryhan al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from the 9th century CE. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, during the Umayyad Caliphate and was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Ryhan was Ryhan al-Hamdani, a 10th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Yemen. He was known for his philosophical works and his contributions to the development of Arabic poetry.
In the 13th century, Ryhan al-Suri was a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist from Syria. He was a renowned expert in Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on the subject.
During the 14th century, Ryhan al-Baghdadi was a celebrated Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy and authored several treatises on these subjects.
In the 16th century, Ryhan al-Maqdisi was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Jerusalem. He was known for his expertise in Islamic theology and his contributions to the study of the Quran and Islamic law.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Ryhan. The name has continued to be used throughout the Arab and Muslim world, as well as in other regions influenced by Arabic culture and language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ryhan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ryhan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ryhan, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryhan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ryhan 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 | #4317 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3440 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #1953 | 17 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ryhan
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Ryhan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ryhan in the UK right now?
In 2012, Ryhan was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ryhan most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 7 babies registered as Ryhan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ryhan?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "fragrance" or "scent".
How many people are called Ryhan in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Ryhan across the 10 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.