What origin is the name Sufyaan?

Sufyaan comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sufyaan a popular name?

Sufyaan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sufyaan?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Sufyaan — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Sufyaan

Q: Is Sufyaan a rare name?

Yes. Sufyaan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sufyaan

Sufyaan

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Sufyaan is an arabic boy's name meaning "This Arabic name is historically significant as the name of a well-known Sahabi, or companion of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains a respected choice in Islamic culture.".

With arabic roots, Sufyaan is a boy name that means "This Arabic name is historically significant as the name of a well-known Sahabi, or companion of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains a respected choice in Islamic culture.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Arabic name is historically significant as the name of a well-known Sahabi, or companion of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains a respected choice in Islamic culture.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sufyaan

Very rare in US records

What does Sufyaan mean?

Sufyaan is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "This Arabic name is historically significant as the name of a well-known Sahabi, or companion of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains a respected choice in Islamic culture.".