Unisex · #5,976 in 2026

Raihan

Raihan is a Malaysian nasheed group, originally composed of five members, that became popular in Malaysia with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. The group's original line-up comprised Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader.

Current Rank
#5,976
Peak Rank
#4,678 (2010)
Total Babies
309
5-Yr Trend
-6%
👧 Girl peak #9,608 (25 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,678 (309 total)
👦As Boy Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#4678
Peak Rank
309
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2022
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#9608
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Raihan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Raihan is a Malaysian nasheed group, originally composed of five members, that became popular in Malaysia with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. The group's original line-up comprised Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader.

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The Story of Raihan

As a girl name

Raihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2022, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 10 Raihans were born — ranking #9,608 that year. As of 2026, Raihan ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Raihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Raihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 20 Raihans were born — ranking #4,678 that year. As of 2026, Raihan ranks #5,976 for boys with 15 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 309 Raihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Raihan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raihan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raihan

What does the name Raihan mean?
Raihan is a Malaysian nasheed group, originally composed of five members, that became popular in Malaysia with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. The group's original line-up comprised Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader.
How popular is Raihan in 2026?
In 2026, Raihan ranks #5,976 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Raihan most popular?
Raihan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,678 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Raihan most popular?
Raihan has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Raihan.
Is Raihan a unisex name?
Yes — Raihan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Raihans assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Raihan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raihan include Jovannie, Jashan, Treyce. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raihan

Raihan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 309 births in the dataset. Raihan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,678. Use the chart and map above to compare Raihan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.