Aftab
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aftab: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
Aftab is a Persian name meaning “sunshine” or “sun,” from the classical Persian *āftāb*, evoking warmth and light. While not traditional in Scotland, it has been chosen occasionally by Scottish families, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural naming landscape. Notable bearers include Aftab Ahmad, a Pakistani cricketer who played in the 1990s, and Aftab Shivdasani, an Indian actor known for Bollywood films. The name shares its root with the Aftab Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, though no direct Scottish place connection exists. Aftab is also used as a surname across South Asia, and its cheerful, radiant meaning makes it a distinctive choice that sits easily alongside more familiar Scottish names.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (1987)
- #3273 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y