boy's name
Wasif
WAH-sif (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 301
Wasif is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wasif 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 | 21 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Wasif?
In 2025, Wasif was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Wasif 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 Wasif
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wasif Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wasif over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wasif
- Arabic WAH-sif
Sibling Names for Wasif
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wasif — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wasif
How popular is the name Wasif?
In 2025, Wasif was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Wasif a girl's or a boy's name?
Wasif is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wasif?
Wasif has 2 syllables.
When was Wasif most popular?
Wasif peaked in 2000, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Wasif a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Wasif currently ranks #3,678 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.