Rihaan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #3172 in 2025 with 38 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rohan. Shares the meaning 'Ascending, healing; red-haired.'
Similar names: rihan, rihana, rihanna, raihan, raihana, ridhaan, ridhan, rishaan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Rihaan? About 1 in 87,592 babies born in 2025 were named Rihaan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rihaan
What does the name Rihaan mean?
Rihaan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Rihaan?
Rihaan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Rihaan?
Rihaan ranked #3128 in 2025 — given to 38 babies that year.
When was Rihaan most popular?
Rihaan peaked in 2019 with 75 babies registered that year.
Is Rihaan a boy or girl name?
Rihaan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rihaans in registered births are male.
Is the name Rihaan rising or falling in popularity?
Rihaan has fallen 871 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2257 in 2020 to #3128 in 2025.
How long has Rihaan been recorded?
Rihaan appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2011 through 2025.