UK boy's name
Sufyaan
An Arabic name meaning "tiny lamb" or "little wolf".
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.
Sufyaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sufyaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1199, with 23 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 39 births.
This profile covers 724 England and Wales registrations across 29 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 59% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 718 living people in the UK are called Sufyaan. 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
- • Sufyaan ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 23 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 39 boys were registered as Sufyaan.
- • About 718 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sufyaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1199
2024
Births in 2024
23
Latest year
Peak year
2002
39 births
Estimated living
718
2026
Meaning
What does Sufyaan mean?
Sufyaan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "safaa" which means "purity" or "clarity." The name has been in use since ancient times, originating in the Arabian Peninsula.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Sufyaan can be found in Islamic texts, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Sufyaan ibn Uyaynah, born in 720 CE in Mecca, was a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith collector, known for his vast knowledge and contribution to the preservation of Islamic traditions.
Another significant figure bearing this name was Sufyaan ath-Thawri, born in 715 CE in Kufa, Iraq. He was a prominent Islamic jurist and one of the most influential scholars of his time, known for his expertise in hadith and Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 8th century, Sufyaan ibn Malik al-Kalbi was a prominent Arab genealogist and historian, renowned for his extensive knowledge of Arab tribes and their histories.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Sufyaan ibn al-Muhallab, born in 728 CE, was a prominent military leader and governor, known for his successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire.
In more recent history, Sufyaan Malik, born in 1989, is a Pakistani cricketer who has played for the national team and various domestic teams.
The name Sufyaan has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, particularly in the Arab world and among Muslim communities. Its association with purity and clarity has made it a favored choice for parents, carrying a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sufyaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Sufyaan 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 Sufyaan, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 23 births in 2024, compared with 39 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sufyaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sufyaan 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 | #1570 | 81 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1080 | 260 | 10 |
| 2000s | #777 | 299 | 10 |
| 1990s | #823 | 84 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sufyaan
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sufyaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sufyaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sufyaan was ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales, with 23 births registered.
When was Sufyaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 39 babies registered as Sufyaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sufyaan?
An Arabic name meaning "tiny lamb" or "little wolf".
How many people are called Sufyaan in the UK?
A total of 724 babies have been registered as Sufyaan across the 29 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.