Arfaan
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning knowing; learned; wise.
Babies a year
6
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Arfaan by the numbers
Arfaan was given to 6 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Arfaan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Armaanhopeful or aspirational57 in England and Wales (2025)
- Arhaanregal, kingly, or noble37 in England and Wales (2025)
- Aryaannoble; honorable; a form of Aryan21 in England and Wales (2025)
- Arzaanrespectable, dignified5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Arfan8 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ayaangift; blessing; grace from God443 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Arfaan
Names that are said the same way as Arfaan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean wisdom
Like Arfaan, each of these has wisdom in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Skylarscholar, learned one; a modern respelling of Schuyler4,984 in the US (2017)
- Quinndescendant of Conn; wise and intelligent4,467 in the US (2017)
- Alfiewise counsel; from Alfred1,955 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sagewise one1,669 in the US (2017)
- Skylerscholar, learned one; modern respelling of Schuyler1,459 in the US (2017)
- Reggiecounsel power; from Reginald1,312 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Arfaan
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