Ashraf
Ashraf is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Most noble, most honorable, or most distinguished.
Origin and history
Ashraf is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'more noble' or 'most honorable'. It is widely used across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but consistently chosen name.
Popularity in the United States
952 babies in the United States have been named Ashraf since 1880. It ranks #3727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61.2 %)
- CA (34.9 %)
- MN (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 200 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Ashraf
- Ashraf Ghani: Politician, Economist
- Ashraf Hakimi: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- It derives from the Arabic triconsonantal root sh-r-f, which relates to high standing, honor, and nobility.
- Historically, Ashraf was used as an honorific title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad or high-ranking officials in various Middle Eastern dynasties.