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UK boy's name

Sufiyan

A masculine Arabic name meaning "a little wolf" or "brave".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sufiyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sufiyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1460, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 24 births.

This profile covers 255 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 253 living people in the UK are called Sufiyan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sufiyan ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 24 boys were registered as Sufiyan.
  • About 253 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sufiyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1460

2024

Births in 2024

18

Latest year

Peak year

2023

24 births

Estimated living

253

2026

Meaning

What does Sufiyan mean?

The name Sufiyan has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "safa," which means "purity" or "clarity." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, and is closely associated with the Islamic faith and culture.

Sufiyan is a masculine name that has been popular among Muslim communities worldwide. Its popularity can be traced back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad, as there were several notable individuals who bore this name during that period. One of the most prominent figures was Sufiyan ibn Uyayna, a renowned scholar of Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) who lived in the 8th century AD.

Another significant historical figure with the name Sufiyan was Sufiyan al-Thawri, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century AD. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the study of Hadith. His teachings and works had a profound impact on the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 9th century AD, Sufiyan ibn Ishaq al-Kasri was a prominent Arabic philologist and grammarian. He is known for his contributions to the study of the Arabic language and his work on the interpretation of the Quran.

During the medieval period, the name Sufiyan continued to be popular among Muslim communities. One notable figure was Sufiyan al-Andalusi, a renowned Andalusian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and influential.

Another historical figure with the name Sufiyan was Sufiyan al-Fasi, a Moroccan scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century AD. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the literary and intellectual life of his time.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sufiyan. The name's rich heritage and association with Islamic scholarship, literature, and intellectual pursuits have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and regions.

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Popularity

Sufiyan over time

The chart below shows babies named Sufiyan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sufiyan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sufiyan
06121824199620102024

Decades

Sufiyan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sufiyan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #1583 83 5
2010s #2547 82 10
2000s #2135 72 10
1990s #1808 18 3

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FAQ

Sufiyan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sufiyan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Sufiyan was ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.

When was Sufiyan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 24 babies registered as Sufiyan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sufiyan?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "a little wolf" or "brave".

How many people are called Sufiyan in the UK?

A total of 255 babies have been registered as Sufiyan across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.