Rising since 1999, #2,230 for boys today.
Popularity of Subhan since 1998
Babies named Subhan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 387 |
| 2020s | 291 |
Meaning & origin
Subhan entered U.S. birth records in 1998 and has been on a steady upward trajectory, particularly since 1999. Its peak year so far was 2023, and in 2025 it ranked 2,230th, with about 1 in 27,112 boys receiving the name. The name appears most often in Washington, Virginia, and California, reflecting communities with significant Muslim populations. Despite its modest rank, Subhan's consistent rise suggests growing appreciation among American parents seeking a name with clear religious resonance and a pleasant, accessible sound.
Subhan derives from the Arabic root s-b-ḥ (سبح), meaning 'to glorify' or 'to praise.' The name is directly associated with the phrase Subḥān Allāh, an Islamic expression of praise. As a given name, Subhan has been used primarily in Muslim-majority countries and among diaspora communities, reflecting religious devotion. Its use in the United States began in the late 1990s and has slowly gained popularity.
Where Subhan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Subhan” around the world
Where Subhan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Subi
Sibling names for Subhan
Names that share Subhan's style, for a brother or sister.
