Suhaan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 213 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Suhaan reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The clean, contemporary quality of its ending — among the most common endings in modern American names — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Suhaan ranks #9722 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Suhaan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'pleasant' or 'agreeable' — from the Arabic root sahan, suggesting ease, comfort, and pleasantness. It is also connected to suhana in Hindi/Urdu, meaning 'delightful' or 'charming.'
With 213 recorded U.S. births, Suhaan is primarily used in South Asian Muslim communities. The doubled aa reflects Urdu transliteration conventions, and the name carries a warmth and approachability that makes it easy to love across cultures.
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Suhaan appeared in SSA records in 2006, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 213 recorded births, Suhaan has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suhaan has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | #8971 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 123 | #7241 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 45 | #8477 | — |
The Story of Suhaan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Suhaan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Suhaan are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Suhaan?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Suhaan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 123 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Suhaan by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9722 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7239 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9718 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8739 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9438 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10654 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6295 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4912 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6674 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6628 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6577 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6962 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6982 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8668 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8054 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7623 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7123 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5407 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13753 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024