Our Afghan name database contains 2.107 Afghan surnames and 8.414 Afghan first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Afghan name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Afghanistan have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Afghan names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Afghan names as well. To create the Afghan name database we used 34.869 validated Afghan social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Afghan surnames
This table show popular Afghan surnames. In Afghanistan, the surname is passed down from the father to the children. It is a common practice for the father's name to be included as a prefix to the child's name, such as "Mohammed" for a son and "Mohammadi" for a daughter. The surname is also used to identify one's clan or tribe, and can indicate social status and occupation.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Khan | 3.4% |
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Afghan | 1.3% |
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Safi | 0.9% |
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Ahmad | 0.9% |
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Ahmadzai | 0.8% |
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Ahmadi | 0.8% |
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Azizi | 0.5% |
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Mohammadi | 0.5% |
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Noori | 0.5% |
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Rahimi | 0.5% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 34.869 Afghan social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Afghan first names
In Afghanistan, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on a combination of religion, family tradition, and cultural influences. Many parents choose a name that has religious significance, such as a name of a prophet or a saint. Family tradition also plays a big role in name selection, as parents often choose a name that has been passed down through generations in their family. Cultural influences also play a part, as certain names may be more popular or traditional in certain regions or ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Ultimately, the choice of a first name is a personal decision that is influenced by a variety of factors.
Popular Afghan male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ahmad | 1.4% |
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Mohammad | 1.4% |
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Abdullah | 0.9% |
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Ali | 0.9% |
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Khalid | 0.7% |
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Mustafa | 0.6% |
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Hamid | 0.5% |
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Muhammad | 0.5% |
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Samiullah | 0.4% |
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Ajmal | 0.4% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 34.869 Afghan social media profiles from which 27.058 (78%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Afghan female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Afghan | 1.2% |
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Maryam | 0.7% |
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Noor | 0.7% |
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Amanda | 0.6% |
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Ana | 0.6% |
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Zia | 0.6% |
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Jessica | 0.5% |
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Juliana | 0.5% |
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Mariana | 0.5% |
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Carol | 0.5% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 34.869 Afghan social media profiles from which 7.811 (22%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.