Afzal

Afzal is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2014.

Afzal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Afzal

Afzal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Afzal first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7286 in 1991, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 14 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Afzal in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#7286 in 1991
Peak year
2003
Total since 1880
14

Afzal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1664 in 1999
Babies named Afzal in 2014
3
Total since 1996
75

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afzal mean?

The meaning of Afzal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Afzal a boy or girl name?

Afzal is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2014.

What origin is the name Afzal?

Afzal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Afzal?

Afzal first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #7286 in 1991, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.