BoyArabic origin2 syllables
Burhan
Meaning: “proof”
About the name Burhan
Burhan is a boy name with Arabic roots, meaning “proof”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Burhan ranked #5066 for boys in the US, with 19 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Burhan were boys.
Etymology
From Arabic, meaning “proof”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Burhan”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #5066
- In 2015
- #5547
- Babies in 2025
- 19
Popularity of Burhan, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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