Boy · #4,560 in 2026

Ashraf

Name: Popularity of the name Ashraf in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ashraf, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,560

Peak Rank

#1,879 (1988)

Total Babies

967

5-Yr Trend

+2%

1969

First Year

2026

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#1879

Peak Rank

967

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashraf

Ashraf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 35 Ashrafs were born — ranking #1,879 that year. As of 2026, Ashraf ranks #4,560 for baby boys with 22 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 967 Ashrafs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ashraf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ashraf is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ashura
Asherah
Ashery
Musharraf
Asher
Ashur
Ascher
Agraffe
Seraph
Trof
Araf
Orif

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashraf

What does the name Ashraf mean?

Ashraf is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashraf in 2026?

In 2026, Ashraf ranks #4,560 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashraf most popular?

Ashraf reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #1,879 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ashraf most popular?

Ashraf has historically been most popular in Minnesota, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ashraf.

Is Ashraf a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ashraf is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ashraf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashraf include Zarek, Sylvanus, Alvy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashraf

Ashraf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 967 births in the dataset. Ashraf's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #1,879. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashraf's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.