Rihan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #5005 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rohan. Shares the meaning 'Ascending, healing; red-haired.'
Similar names: rihaan, rihana, rihanna, raihan, raihana, ridhaan, ridhan, rishaan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rihan? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Rihan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.
Loading name...
Frequently asked about Rihan
What does the name Rihan mean?
Rihan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Rihan?
Rihan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Rihan?
Rihan ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Rihan most popular?
Rihan peaked in 2016 with 37 babies registered that year.
Is Rihan a boy or girl name?
Rihan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 82% of Rihans are boys and 18% are girls.
Is the name Rihan rising or falling in popularity?
Rihan has risen 8335 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13192 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Rihan been recorded?
Rihan appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2005 through 2025.