Subhanullah
An Islamic Arabic name meaning "Glory be to God".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Subhanullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Subhanullah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Subhanullah births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Subhanullah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Subhanullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,932
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Subhanullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Subhanullah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Subhanullah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Subhanullah
The name Subhanullah is of Arabic origin and means "Glory be to God." It is a phrase commonly used in the Arabic language and is derived from the root words "subhan," meaning "glory," and "Allah," meaning "God." The name is deeply rooted in Islamic culture and has been used for centuries by Muslims around the world.
The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that the name was first used by early Muslim scholars and religious leaders as a way to express their devotion and reverence for God. Over time, the name became increasingly popular among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Subhanullah was a renowned scholar and jurist from the 9th century, known as Subhanullah al-Baghdadi. He was born in Baghdad and was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Subhanullah al-Shirazi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 15th century and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
In the 16th century, Subhanullah Quli Khan was a prominent military commander and governor in the Mughal Empire, serving under the rule of Emperor Akbar. His bravery and leadership skills earned him a reputation as one of the most respected generals of his time.
During the 19th century, Subhanullah Ghori was a renowned Afghan scholar and poet who wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy and literature. His works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts of Persian literature.
Another notable figure with the name Subhanullah was Subhanullah Khan Tarin, a Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the Governor of the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) in the mid-20th century. He played a significant role in the political landscape of Pakistan and was known for his commitment to public service and development.
The name Subhanullah has remained popular among Muslims throughout history, and its meaning and significance continue to resonate within the Islamic faith. It is a name that reflects the reverence and praise for God, embodying the essence of the Islamic belief system.
People
Subhanullah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Subhanullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Subhanullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Subhanullah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Subhanullah a common name?
We classify Subhanullah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Subhanullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Subhanullah was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Subhanullah is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Subhanullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Subhanullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Subhanullah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Subhanullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Subhanullah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Subhanullah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Subhanullah?
Want to know how many people have the name Subhanullah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.