Asif
Asif: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Asif
- A male given name from Persian or Urdu.
Etymology
From Hebrew אסף (asef, “to gather”); or Persian, Urdu آصف (āsaf, “name of Solomon's vizier”).
How popular is Asif?
Since 1880, 603 boys in the U.S. have been named Asif. Its highest rank for boys was #2171 in 1982. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Asif FAQ
What does the name Asif mean?
A male given name from Persian or Urdu. From Hebrew אסף (asef, “to gather”); or Persian, Urdu آصف (āsaf, “name of Solomon's vizier”).
What is the origin of the name Asif?
Asif is listed as a name of Persian or Urdu origin.
How popular is the name Asif?
Since 1880, 603 boys in the U.S. have been named Asif. Its highest rank for boys was #2171 in 1982. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Asif a boy or girl name?
Asif is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 603 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.