boy's name
Subhaan
soob-HAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 912
Subhaan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 74 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 58,551 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Subhaan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 405 |
| 2010s | 336 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 66 |
How Popular Is Subhaan?
In 2025, Subhaan was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Subhaan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Subhaan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Subhaan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Subhaan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Subhaan
- Arabic soob-HAHN
Sibling Names for Subhaan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Subhaan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Subhaan
How popular is the name Subhaan?
In 2025, Subhaan was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Subhaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Subhaan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Subhaan?
Subhaan has 2 syllables.
When was Subhaan most popular?
Subhaan peaked in 2008, when 74 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Subhaan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Subhaan currently ranks #2,489 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.