Sweet basil or a fragrant scent
Derived from the Arabic word for the aromatic basil plant, it carries connotations of sweetness and pleasant fragrance. In Islamic tradition, it is associated with the scent of paradise and was the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's companions.
About 15 girls were named Rayhana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prominent woman from the 7th century and companion of the Prophet Muhammad
