Rayhan vs Shivay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayhan

Boy #4,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,021
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Han, Rayan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rayhan Rank #4,021
Shivay Rank #3,866

Shivay is more popular, ranked #3866 vs #4021 for Rayhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayhan ___

  • Rayhan Ali
  • Rayhan Hassan
  • Rayhan Ahmad
  • Rayhan Kareem
  • Rayhan Yusuf
  • Rayhan Ibrahim

Shivay ___

  • Shivay Kumar
  • Shivay Dev
  • Shivay Ram
  • Shivay Nath
  • Shivay Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayhan

Yasmin Zara Omar Layla Tariq

If you choose Shivay

Anaya Aryan Diya Rohan Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayhan or Shivay more popular?

Shivay is more popular, ranked #3866 compared to Rayhan at #4021 in the United States.

What do Rayhan and Shivay mean?

Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin). Shivay means "of Shiva, belonging to Shiva" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Rayhan and Shivay boy or girl names?

Rayhan is primarily a boy name. Shivay is primarily a boy name.

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