Himmat vs Rihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Himmat

Boy #4,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, determination, bravery"

Origin: Arabic via Urdu

Cultural Roots

South Asian Punjabi Islamic Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,992
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Him, Himi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Himmat Rank #4,992
Rihan Rank #4,987

Rihan is more popular, ranked #4987 vs #4992 for Himmat.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Himmat ___

  • Himmat Singh
  • Himmat Ali
  • Himmat Khan
  • Himmat Ahmad
  • Himmat Raj
  • Himmat Dev

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 Himmat

Gurpreet Manpreet Arjun Simran Navneet

If you choose Rihan

Zara Layla Amir Nadia Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Himmat or Rihan more popular?

Rihan is more popular, ranked #4987 compared to Himmat at #4992 in the United States.

What do Himmat and Rihan mean?

Himmat means "courage, determination, bravery" (Arabic via Urdu origin). Rihan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Himmat and Rihan boy or girl names?

Himmat is primarily a boy name. Rihan is primarily a boy name.

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