Boy · #7,024 in 2026

Asif

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

Current Rank

#7,024

Peak Rank

#2,166 (1982)

Total Babies

610

5-Yr Trend

+41%

1973

First Year

2026

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#2166

Peak Rank

610

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asif

Asif first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 24 Asifs were born — ranking #2,166 that year. As of 2026, Asif ranks #7,024 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 610 Asifs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Asif

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

Acif
Massif
Asf
Asfe
Nassif
Nasif
Pacif
Asef
Asph
Asaf
Esafe
Assa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asif

What does the name Asif mean?

Asif is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asif in 2026?

In 2026, Asif ranks #7,024 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Asif most popular?

Asif reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #2,166 that year with 24 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Asif a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asif?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asif include Othniel, Johndavid, Duc. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asif

Asif is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 610 births in the dataset. Asif's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #2,166. Use the chart and map above to compare Asif'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.