boy's name
Sufyan
soof-YAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,953
England and Wales
#775
2025 births
Sufyan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 63 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 51 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 12,254 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sufyan 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 | 73 |
| 2000s | 300 |
| 2010s | 403 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 236 |
How Popular Is Sufyan?
In 2025, Sufyan was given to 43 babies in England and Wales, ranking #775 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sufyan 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 Sufyan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sufyan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sufyan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sufyan
- Arabic soof-YAHN
Sibling Names for Sufyan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sufyan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sufyan
How popular is the name Sufyan?
In 2025, Sufyan was given to 43 babies in England and Wales, ranking #775 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sufyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Sufyan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sufyan?
Sufyan has 2 syllables.
When was Sufyan most popular?
Sufyan peaked in 2024, when 51 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sufyan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sufyan currently ranks #775 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.