Arif vs Kasra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arif

Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian Urdu Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,188
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ari

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Kasra

Boy #6,216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous king, he with good pastures"

Origin: Old Iranian/Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,216
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kas

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Popularity Comparison

Arif Rank #6,188
Kasra Rank #6,216

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 vs #6216 for Kasra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arif ___

  • Arif Hassan
  • Arif Ali
  • Arif Kareem
  • Arif Malik
  • Arif Omar
  • Arif Ibrahim

Kasra ___

  • Kasra Reza
  • Kasra Ali
  • Kasra Darius
  • Kasra James
  • Kasra Leon
  • Kasra Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arif

Tariq Zain Yasir Fatima Leila

If you choose Kasra

Darius Cyrus Arya Yasmin Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arif or Kasra more popular?

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 compared to Kasra at #6216 in the United States.

What do Arif and Kasra mean?

Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin). Kasra means "generous king, he with good pastures" (Old Iranian/Persian origin).

Are Arif and Kasra boy or girl names?

Arif is primarily a boy name. Kasra is primarily a boy name.

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