boy's name
Sufian
soof-YAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 466
Sufian is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sufian 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 | 19 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 54 |
How Popular Is Sufian?
In 2025, Sufian was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Sufian 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 Sufian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sufian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sufian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sufian
- Arabic soof-YAHN
Sibling Names for Sufian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sufian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sufian
How popular is the name Sufian?
In 2025, Sufian was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Sufian a girl's or a boy's name?
Sufian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sufian?
Sufian has 2 syllables.
When was Sufian most popular?
Sufian peaked in 2016, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sufian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sufian currently ranks #3,370 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.