Raihan vs Sharif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raihan

Boy #5,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant herb, sweet basil"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Malay Bangladeshi Malaysian Indonesian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,088
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Ray

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raihan Rank #5,088
Sharif Rank #5,260

Raihan is more popular, ranked #5088 vs #5260 for Sharif.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raihan ___

  • Raihan Ali
  • Raihan Hassan
  • Raihan Ibrahim
  • Raihan Yusuf
  • Raihan Khalid
  • Raihan Omar

Sharif ___

  • Sharif Ali
  • Sharif Hassan
  • Sharif Ibrahim
  • Sharif Omar
  • Sharif Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Raihan

Zayan Imaan Aisha Farhan Nadia

If you choose Sharif

Kareem Amir Leila Fatima Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raihan or Sharif more popular?

Raihan is more popular, ranked #5088 compared to Sharif at #5260 in the United States.

What do Raihan and Sharif mean?

Raihan means "fragrant herb, sweet basil" (Arabic origin). Sharif means "noble, honorable, eminent" (Arabic origin).

Are Raihan and Sharif boy or girl names?

Raihan is primarily a boy name. Sharif is primarily a boy name.

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