How Many People Are Named Aftab?

Complete statistics for the name Aftab: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aftab
Very Rare
Persian

Aftab means 'sunrise' in Persian, making it a name full of promise. Only 20 people named Aftab live in the US today, which means 1 in 16,780,691 Americans share this rare name. All of those named Aftab are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~824
Living in US
1 in 402,244
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sunrise
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

201,536
Worldwide Bearers
#5,175
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
124,344
🇮🇳 India
46,356
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
19,521
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2,551
🇬🇧 England
2,337
🇺🇸 United States
1,228
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,049
🇴🇲 Oman
880
🇶🇦 Qatar
803
🇨🇦 Canada
503

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
20
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
84
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aftab Through the Generations

Aftab has seen steady growth since its peak in 2003 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are 20 people named Aftab in the United States, all under the age of 30. This makes Aftab a name that's very much part of the younger generation, with no one named Aftab over the age of 60.

✨ Similar Names to Aftab

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aftab's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Aftab

How Many People Have the Name Aftab?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 824 people in the United States currently share the name Aftab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 402,244 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aftab a Common or Rare Name?

Aftab is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aftab Mean?

Aftab means "sunrise" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aftab in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Aftab Most Popular?

The name Aftab reached peak popularity in 2003, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aftab?

Approximately 824 people named Aftab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 824. That works out to roughly 1 in 402,244 Americans.

Is Aftab a rare name?

Aftab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 402,244 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aftab mean?

Aftab means "sunrise" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Aftab more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aftab are male and 0% are female.

When was Aftab most popular?

Aftab peaked in 2003 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US824
All-Time Births824
1 in X1 in 402,244
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2003
World Rank#5,175
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.