boy's name
Rehan
ray-HAHN
- Origin Atayal
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,231
Rehan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 46 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Rehan is a name of Atayal origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 145 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 17,565 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rehan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 670 |
| 2010s | 812 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 195 |
How Popular Is Rehan?
In 2025, Rehan was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Rehan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Rehan Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Réhan | Réhan is a rare spelling of Rehan, written with an acute accent and recorded about 150 times, mostly in France. | 150 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Rehan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rehan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rehan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rehan
- Pronunciation ray-HAHN
Sibling Names for Rehan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rehan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rehan
How popular is the name Rehan?
In 2025, Rehan was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Rehan a girl's or a boy's name?
Rehan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rehan?
Rehan has 2 syllables.
When was Rehan most popular?
Rehan peaked in 2008, when 145 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Rehan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rehan currently ranks #1,111 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.