Our Iraqi name database contains 2.274 Iraqi surnames and 7.018 Iraqi first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Iraqi name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Iraq have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Iraqi names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Iraqi names as well. To create the Iraqi name database we used 37.555 validated Iraqi social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Iraqi surnames

This table show popular Iraqi surnames. In Iraq, surnames are typically passed down through the father's line. Children take on the father's surname and it is not common for women to change their surname after marriage. In some cases, a married woman may choose to use her husband's surname as a second or middle name, but it is not a traditional practice. There is also a significant population of people with tribal or clan names as their surname, indicating their membership within a specific community or group.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 1.265 3.4% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Ahmed 692 1.8% Egyptian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Mohammed 541 1.4% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Nigerian
Hassan 296 0.8% Egyptian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Hussein 236 0.6% Egyptian American Somali
Khan 229 0.6% Pakistani Indian Bangladeshi
Ahmad 223 0.6% Pakistani Indian Indonesian
Saad 217 0.6% Egyptian Saudi Arabian American
Ibrahim 197 0.5% Egyptian Nigerian American
Kareem 189 0.5% Nigerian Pakistani Egyptian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 37.555 Iraqi social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Iraqi first names

In Iraq, parents typically pick a first name based on religious or cultural significance. Many choose names that have meanings related to God, such as Hassan (handsome) or Ali (exalted). Family names are also commonly used, as a way to honor ancestors or family members. Additionally, parents will often choose names that are popular within their community or that have a positive connotation. Overall, the selection process is heavily influenced by tradition and family values.

Popular Iraqi male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 2.028 6.7% Turkish Pakistani American
Ahmed 1.574 5.2% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Mohammed 1.058 3.5% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Indian
Mustafa 726 2.4% Turkish Egyptian Dutch
Mohamed 469 1.6% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Hussein 454 1.5% Egyptian Lebanese American
Omar 338 1.1% Egyptian Mexican American
Hassan 317 1.1% Pakistani Egyptian American
Ahmad 300 1.0% Indonesian Pakistani Egyptian
Abdullah 284 0.9% Turkish Pakistani Saudi Arabian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 37.555 Iraqi social media profiles from which 30.091 (80%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Iraqi female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Alaa 203 2.7% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Dutch
Noor 197 2.6% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Zainab 139 1.9% Pakistani Nigerian American
Sara 126 1.7% American Spanish Italian
Zahraa 116 1.6% Egyptian Lebanese American
Fatima 91 1.2% Spanish Pakistani Mexican
Aya 83 1.1% Egyptian Algerian Dutch
Eng 69 0.9% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Somali
Maryam 62 0.8% Pakistani American Egyptian
Sarah 57 0.8% British American Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 37.555 Iraqi social media profiles from which 7.464 (20%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.