UK boy's name
Achraf
A masculine Arabic name meaning "highest honor" or "most honorable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Achraf is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Achraf popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Achraf. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Achraf ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Achraf.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Achraf as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Achraf mean?
The name Achraf is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "Sharif," which means "noble" or "honorable." It is a widely used name in the Arab world, particularly in countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Achraf can be traced back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among the Arab nobility and aristocracy, as it reflected their status and lineage.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Achraf was Achraf Al-Din Moussa Al-Baghdadi (1120-1198), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
Another prominent figure was Achraf Qansuah Al-Ghouri (1442-1516), a Mamluk Sultan of Egypt who ruled from 1501 to 1516. He is remembered for his military campaigns against the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk Sultanate.
In the field of literature, the name Achraf was borne by Achraf Al-Din Al-Qadri (1172-1235), a renowned Sufi poet and mystic from Persia. His poetry was widely admired and his teachings on Sufism had a significant impact on Islamic spirituality.
Moving to more recent times, Achraf Pahlavi (1923-1973) was the younger son of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran. He served as a military officer and philanthropist, and was known for his support of various charitable organizations.
Achraf Bouamrane (born 1962) is a contemporary Algerian writer and journalist. He has authored several novels and works of non-fiction, and his writing often explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues in Algeria.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Achraf, reflecting its enduring popularity and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Achraf over time
The chart below shows babies named Achraf registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Achraf, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Achraf by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Achraf was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Achraf
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Achraf: questions and answers
How popular is the name Achraf in the UK right now?
In 2018, Achraf was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Achraf most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Achraf in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Achraf?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "highest honor" or "most honorable".
How many people are called Achraf in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Achraf across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.