Rising since 2013, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Ashraf since 1969
Babies named Ashraf per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 200 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Ashraf is an Arabic name carrying the distinguished meaning of 'noblest' or 'more honorable', derived from the root sharaf. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1969 and reached its peak popularity in 1988, when it ranked highest in usage. After a period of decline, the name has been experiencing a gradual resurgence since 2013, reflecting renewed interest in traditional Arabic names. Despite its relatively modest overall rank of 3,757 in 2025, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 58,899 births, Ashraf retains cultural significance across the Muslim world and remains a choice that conveys a sense of honor and dignity.
Ashraf is an Arabic name derived from the root 'sharaf' (شرف), meaning honor or nobility. It is the elative form (comparative/superlative) of 'sharif', thus meaning 'nobler' or 'noblest'. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world, often as a given name or as part of compound names (e.g., Ashraf Ali).
“Ashraf” around the world
Where Ashraf lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ashraf
Names that share Ashraf's style, for a brother or sister.
