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Afraz

♂ Boy

Pronounced af-RAHZ /ɑfˈrɑz/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian afraz, 'exalted; elevated; higher; lofty' (an element in Sarfaraz, 'exalted/proud')Low

In 30 seconds: Exalted; elevated; higher: Afraz is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'af-RAHZ').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian afraz, 'exalted; elevated; higher; lofty' (an element in Sarfaraz, 'exalted/proud')

U.S. rank (2025)#8928 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Afraz comes from the Persian afraz, 'exalted; elevated; higher; lofty' (an element in Sarfaraz, 'exalted/proud'). A crisp, classic name (said 'af-RAHZ').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, exalted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Afraz means 'exalted; elevated; higher; lofty' in Persian (an element in Sarfaraz) — a crisp, dignified name (said 'af-RAHZ').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Afraz — Persian etymology

Variations

AfraazAfroz

Nicknames

Afi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afraz mean?

Afraz is Persian for 'exalted; elevated; higher; lofty'.

How do you pronounce Afraz?

It's said af-RAHZ /ɑfˈrɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Afraz a boy or girl name?

Afraz is a boy's name.

How popular is Afraz?

Afraz is a very rare name in the U.S.