Rehan vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rehan

Boy #3,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic South Asian Muslim

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Rehan Rank #3,206

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3206 for Rehan.

Is Rehan or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Rehan at #3206 in the United States.

What do Rehan and Nihal mean?

Rehan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Rehan and Nihal boy or girl names?

Rehan is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.