Afraz

“brave”

Persian origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7755US 2023

10Births / yr

↑Rising

60All-time births

📅 Since 200800

What does Afraz mean and where does it come from?

Afraz is a name of Persian origin and is used frequently in Iranian and South Asian cultures. It connotes bravery and courage, often serving as an inspirational name for those wishing to embody these attributes. The name might not be extremely common but carries a deep cultural significance, represe

Cultural significance

Afraz has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Persian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of brave.

Peak popularity

Reached #7022 in 2012 — currently #7755 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Afraz?

Afraz works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Afraz Grace

How popular is Afraz right now?

Rising fast — up 3070 spots — currently #7755 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#7755 · Top 5.7%

2010

2020

2021

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7755	10	▲ up 3070 · +67% births
2021	#10825	6	▼ down 593 · -14% births
2020	#10232	7	▲ up 3602 · +40% births
2010	#13834	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Afraz

Best Year2023Rank #7755

Peak Count10

Average Rank#10662

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2010 - 20234 years

The story of Afraz

Afraz is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2008. With 60 total births recorded, Afraz remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #13834 in 2010 to #7755 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Afraz in 2012:

Jacob Mason Ethan Noah William

Afraz by decade

Afraz peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	6
2010s ★	47
2020s	7

💎Afraz has only 60 total recorded births since 2008 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Afraz?

Common

Afr

What names sound and feel like Afraz?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Afraz also consider these

African · A African name

Faraz

Persia · happy, joyous, prosperous

Ifraz

International · A International name

Fraz

French · A French name

Common questions about the name Afraz

What does the name Afraz mean?

Afraz means "brave" — a name rooted in Persian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Afraz?

Afraz is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Afraz have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Afraz?

Afraz originates from Persian tradition. Persian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Afraz trending right now?

Afraz is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Afraz a common or rare name?

Afraz is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.