Ashraf
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ashraf: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1982.
Ashraf is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "most noble" or "honourable," derived from the root *sharafa* (to be elevated). It has been borne by several notable figures, including Ashraf Pahlavi, the Iranian princess and diplomat; Ashraf Marwan, the Egyptian businessman and spy for Israel; and Ashraf Ghani, the former president of Afghanistan. While no major place is directly named after a bearer, the term appears in place names across the Middle East, such as the village of Ashraf in Iran. In Scotland, Ashraf has been given to babies since at least the 1970s, reflecting the country's multicultural communities, and is particularly popular among Muslim families. A common variant is Ashrafi, a diminutive often used as a surname.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19823 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #3153 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y