boy's name
Sofiane
soh-FYAN (French)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 25,017
France
#429
2025 births
Sofiane is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Sofiane is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 995 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,359 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sofiane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 315 |
| 1980s | 3,115 |
| 1990s | 7,345 |
| 2000s | 8,360 |
| 2010s | 4,650 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 970 |
How Popular Is Sofiane?
In 2025, Sofiane was given to 110 babies in France, ranking #429 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Sofiane Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sofiane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sofiane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sofiane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sofiane
- French soh-FYAN
Sofiane in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Sofiane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sofiane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sofiane
How popular is the name Sofiane?
In 2025, Sofiane was given to 110 babies in France, ranking #429 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Sofiane a girl's or a boy's name?
Sofiane is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sofiane?
Sofiane has 2 syllables.
When was Sofiane most popular?
Sofiane peaked in 2005, when 995 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Sofiane a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sofiane currently ranks #429 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.