Azad vs Rihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azad

Boy #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Kurdish Turkish South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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Rihan

Boy #4,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,987
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ri, Han

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Popularity Comparison

Azad Rank #4,855
Rihan Rank #4,987

Azad is more popular, ranked #4855 vs #4987 for Rihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azad ___

  • Azad Ali
  • Azad Reza
  • Azad Karim
  • Azad Nour
  • Azad Hassan
  • Azad Saman

Rihan ___

  • Rihan Ali
  • Rihan Hassan
  • Rihan Malik
  • Rihan Kareem
  • Rihan Samir
  • Rihan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azad

Cyrus Dariush Yasmin Shirin Arya

If you choose Rihan

Zara Layla Amir Nadia Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azad or Rihan more popular?

Azad is more popular, ranked #4855 compared to Rihan at #4987 in the United States.

What do Azad and Rihan mean?

Azad means "free, independent" (Persian origin). Rihan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Azad and Rihan boy or girl names?

Azad is primarily a boy name. Rihan is primarily a boy name.

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