Our Pakistani name database contains 3.553 Pakistani surnames and 12.909 Pakistani first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Pakistani 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 Pakistan have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Pakistani names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Pakistani names as well. To create the Pakistani name database we used 263.011 validated Pakistani social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Pakistani surnames

This table show popular Pakistani surnames. In Pakistan, surnames are typically passed down from the father to the children. It is common for individuals to have multiple surnames, with the father's surname being the primary one and the mother's surname being included as a middle name. Some individuals may also have a tribal or clan name as part of their surname. In Muslim families, it is also common for individuals to have the suffix "bin" or "bint" (meaning "son of" or "daughter of") followed by their father's first name as part of their surname.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Khan 27.039 10.3% Indian Bangladeshi British
Ali 11.805 4.5% Egyptian Indian British
Ahmed 6.206 2.4% Egyptian Bangladeshi Indian
Ahmad 5.529 2.1% Indian Indonesian British
Malik 5.091 1.9% Indian British American
Hussain 4.679 1.8% Indian British American
Shah 3.055 1.2% Indian American British
Baloch 2.787 1.1% Emirati German British
Iqbal 2.374 0.9% British Indonesian Indian
Abbas 2.355 0.9% Egyptian Indian Emirati
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 263.011 Pakistani social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Pakistani first names

In Pakistan, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. Many families opt for traditional Muslim names, such as Muhammad or Fatima, while others may choose names that have personal or familial significance. Some parents may also consider the meaning or origin of a name when making their decision. Additionally, many families will consult with religious leaders or family members for advice on choosing a name.

Popular Pakistani male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Muhammad 9.960 4.6% Indonesian Malaysian Nigerian
Ali 3.973 1.8% Turkish American British
Usman 2.526 1.2% Nigerian British Emirati
Malik 2.481 1.1% American Indian Emirati
Imran 2.221 1.0% Indian Bangladeshi British
Bilal 2.190 1.0% Turkish Indian British
Hamza 2.027 0.9% Turkish Moroccan Algerian
Hassan 1.730 0.8% Egyptian American Nigerian
Waqas 1.693 0.8% Emirati British Saudi Arabian
Asad 1.680 0.8% Indian British American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 263.011 Pakistani social media profiles from which 216.359 (82%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Pakistani female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Rana 1.956 4.2% Egyptian Turkish Indian
Ayesha 881 1.9% British American Indian
Raja 879 1.9% Indian Indonesian American
Sana 692 1.5% Indian American British
Fatima 589 1.3% Spanish Mexican Brazilian
Noor 467 1.0% Egyptian Iraqi Indian
Maryam 444 1.0% American Egyptian Nigerian
Amna 437 0.9% American British Egyptian
Iqra 376 0.8% British Indian American
Sadia 343 0.7% Bangladeshi British American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 263.011 Pakistani social media profiles from which 46.652 (18%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.