Ashraf

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 923 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#4428 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

An unknown-gender given name from Arabic.

Ashraf is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the root sh-r-f, meaning 'most noble' or 'most honorable.' It is the elative (superlative) form of the Arabic word sharif.

Ashraf is a widely used name across the Arab world, Iran, Pakistan, and Muslim communities globally. It conveys the highest form of nobility and moral distinction. The name carries gravitas while remaining phonetically accessible, making it a name that travels well across cultures.

EtymologyShow more

Ashraf is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Ashraf creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

#4428

Current Rank

923

Total births

Since 1969

1988

Peak year

35 births

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Popularity Over Time

Ashraf climbed 383 spots in the last 20 years — from #4811 to #4428.

First appeared: 1969Peak: 1988 (35 births)Current: #4428

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ashraf
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	94	#5092	▼
2010s	169	#5447	—
2000s	174	#4931	—
1990s	175	#3837	▼
1980s	200	#2672	▲
1970s	106	#3020	▲
1960s	5	#4454	—

The Story of Ashraf

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1988, Ashraf is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ashraf are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.

How rare is Ashraf?

Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Ashraf — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1980s with 200 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Ashraf by the numbers

Would fill 19 school buses
Meeting one Ashraf per day would take 2.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(54 years, 1969–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ashraf
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	23	#4428	+5 (27.8%)
2023	18	#5261	+2 (12.5%)
2022	16	#5657	-5 (-23.8%)
2021	21	#4642	+5 (31.3%)
2020	16	#5472	-1 (-5.9%)
2019	17	#5363	-7 (-29.2%)
2018	24	#4236	+3 (14.3%)
2017	21	#4607	+8 (61.5%)
2016	13	#6387	-8 (-38.1%)
2015	21	#4555	+6 (40.0%)
2014	15	#5755	+2 (15.4%)
2013	13	#6273	0
2012	13	#6338	-2 (-13.3%)
2011	15	#5687	-2 (-11.8%)
2010	17	#5267	+4 (30.8%)
2009	13	#6459	-1 (-7.1%)
2008	14	#6096	-4 (-22.2%)
2007	18	#5010	+1 (5.9%)
2006	17	#5095	+4 (30.8%)
2005	13	#5899	-4 (-23.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashraf a boy's or girl's name?

Ashraf is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ashraf most popular?

Ashraf reached its peak popularity in 1988 with 35 births that year. It is currently ranked #4428 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ashraf?

Ashraf is currently ranked #4428 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 923 babies since 1969.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024