How Many People Are Named Rayhan?

Complete statistics for the name Rayhan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rayhan
Very Rare
Arabic

Rayhan means 'fragrant' in Arabic, making it a name that evokes pleasant scents and positive vibes. With only 890 people named Rayhan living in the US today, you're one in 370,956 Americans who carries this rare moniker. The majority, 99%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~890
Living in US
1 in 370,956
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Positive Refreshing Sophisticated
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

109,558
Worldwide Bearers
#9,380
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
98,336
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
5,984
🇮🇳 India
1,587
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,063
🇪🇬 Egypt
629
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇵🇭 Philippines
200
🇬🇧 England
192
🇳🇬 Nigeria
158
🇹🇷 Turkey
154

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
823 (92%)
♀ Female
67 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
894
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 899 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rayhan Through the Generations

Rayhan saw its peak popularity in 2011 with 59 births, but since then, it's been slowly declining. Today, most people named Rayhan are young, with 894 under 30 and just 5 aged between 30 and 60. This generational skew paints a picture of a name that's very much part of the younger generation's lexicon, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 114
New York 86
Texas 23
Florida 5
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Rayhan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rayhan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rayhan

How Many People Have the Name Rayhan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 890 people in the United States currently share the name Rayhan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 370,956 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rayhan a Common or Rare Name?

Rayhan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rayhan Mean?

Rayhan means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rayhan in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Rayhan Most Popular?

The name Rayhan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rayhan?

Approximately 890 people named Rayhan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 899. That works out to roughly 1 in 370,956 Americans.

Is Rayhan a rare name?

Rayhan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 370,956 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rayhan mean?

Rayhan means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rayhan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Rayhan are male and 8% are female.

When was Rayhan most popular?

Rayhan peaked in 2011 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US890
All-Time Births899
1 in X1 in 370,956
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2011
World Rank#9,380
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.