boy's name
Aftab
af-TAHB
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 83
Aftab is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Aftab Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Aftab?
In 2023, Aftab was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Aftab Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aftab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aftab Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aftab over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aftab
- Pronunciation af-TAHB
Sibling Names for Aftab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aftab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aftab
How popular is the name Aftab?
In 2023, Aftab was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Aftab a girl's or a boy's name?
Aftab is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aftab?
Aftab has 2 syllables.
When was Aftab most popular?
Aftab peaked in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.