Asif
Boy name · 72 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Asif: 72 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 1980.
Asif is a name of Arabic origin, derived from 'asif, meaning "storm" or "strong wind," and carries connotations of power and intensity. Among its most renowned bearers is Asif Ali Zardari, former President of Pakistan, and the legendary cricketer Asif Masood who played for Pakistan in the early 1970s. The name also appears in Islamic tradition as that of Asif ibn Barkhiya, a wise minister to King Solomon. While not directly linked to a major place name, the root shares its sense of force with the word "asafetida" (though that derives from Persian). In Scotland, Asif has been used steadily since the late 20th century, reflecting multicultural communities; it is sometimes paired with the spelling Aasif for added clarity.
Boy 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198011 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #3594 babies
- Total births
- 72since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y