Rising since 2008, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Sufiyan since 2001
Babies named Sufiyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Sufiyan, a spelling variant of the Arabic name Sufyan, has entered U.S. records relatively recently. First recorded in 2001, it remained obscure until the late 2000s, when its usage began to rise steadily. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of 3,949th, with a 1 in 63,262 birth rate, showing continued growth since 2008. The name appears to be concentrated in New York, reflecting its popularity within South Asian Muslim communities there. Its rising trajectory suggests Sufiyan, along with the more common Sufyan, is gaining modest recognition as parents seeking a name with Islamic heritage may prefer this phonetically spelled version.
Sufiyan is likely a variant spelling of the Arabic name Sufyan, which is traditionally considered to derive from the Arabic root s-f-y, meaning 'sand' or 'stone'. The name has been borne by important early Islamic figures, including the 7th-century scholar Sufyan al-Thawri. The spelling with an 'i' is common among South Asian Muslim families, reflecting regional pronunciation.
Where Sufiyan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sufi, Fiyan
Sibling names for Sufiyan
Names that share Sufiyan's style, for a brother or sister.
