US Popularity:2756
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Strength; Authority; ruler, king
Your little munchkin will rule your heart, mind, and undoubtedly your sleep pattern, so why not bestow a name that celebrates their power? Up for the challenge is the boy's name Sultan. This bold choice is rooted in Arabic and means "strength," "authority," “ruler," and “king.” It's definitely befitting a baby destined for greatness! Sultan has been a title for Muslim sovereigns since the 11th century, the first being Maḥmūd of Ghazna. Countries like Oman and Malaysia still use it for their rulers.

Sultan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Sultan is currently #2756 in U.S. births
Boy:Sultan is currently #899 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2756
in 2022
+ 588
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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