Ashraf

Ashraf is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Most honorable one.” In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Ashraf at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Most honorable one”
Pronunciation
/ˈæʃɹæf/

About the name Ashraf

Ashraf belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Most honorable one” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ashraf first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1880 in 1988, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 923 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ashraf in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1880 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Ashraf in 2024
23
Total since 1880
923

Ashraf in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#633 in 1996
Babies named Ashraf in 2025
16
Total since 1996
385

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ashraf mean?

Ashraf means “Most honorable one” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ashraf a boy or girl name?

Ashraf is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ashraf?

Ashraf comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ashraf?

Ashraf first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1880 in 1988, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ashraf?

Ashraf is pronounced /ˈæʃɹæf/ (IPA).

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