Will my child share the name Sufiyan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Sufiyan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sufiyan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sufiyan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sufiyan is rising: up 879 places since 2020, to #1,197 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,175 in 2023.

Is Sufiyan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sufiyan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Sufiyan?

Notable people named Sufiyan include: Sufiyan Muqeem, Sufiyan Alam and Sufiyan Yousuf.

Is Sufiyan a popular baby name in the United States?

Sufiyan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sufiyan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1197 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sufiyan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Sufiyan

Sufiyan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 616 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1175 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sufiyan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sufiyan in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sufiyan

Sufiyan Muqeem — Sufiyan Muqeem is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a left-arm wrist spin bowler for the Pakistan national team.
Sufiyan Alam — Sufiyan Alam is an Indian cricketer who plays for Services.
Sufiyan Yousuf — Sufiyan Yousuf is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, from 2008 to May 2018.

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