Subhan

Subhan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “praise, exalted, glory.” In 2024 it was given to 46 boys in the United States.

Subhan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“praise, exalted, glory”

About the name Subhan

Subhan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “praise, exalted, glory” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Subhan first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2216 in 2023, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 784 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Subhan in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#2216 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Subhan in 2024
46
Total since 1880
784

Subhan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#384 in 2011
Babies named Subhan in 2025
34
Total since 1996
1,600

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Subhan mean?

Subhan means “praise, exalted, glory” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Subhan a boy or girl name?

Subhan is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Subhan?

Subhan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Subhan?

Subhan first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #2216 in 2023, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

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