Subhan
Subhan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praise, glory, or purity.
Origin and history
Subhan is a given name of Arabic origin that translates to 'praise', 'glory', or 'holy'. It is traditionally derived from an Islamic term used to exalt God. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name that has gained modest visibility in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
847 babies in the United States have been named Subhan since 1880. It ranks #3830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1636.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.1 %)
- NY (26.5 %)
- VA (14.2 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NJ (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 387 |
| 2020-2029 | 291 |
Fun facts
- The word Subhan appears frequently in Islamic prayer formulas used to glorify God.
- Over a third of all U.S. recorded births for Subhan since 1880 have occurred since 2020.