Nasratullah
An Arabic name meaning "the victory of God" or "aided by God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nasratullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nasratullah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nasratullah births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nasratullah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nasratullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,552
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Nasratullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasratullah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nasratullah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nasratullah
The name Nasratullah has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with its earliest roots dating back to the 6th century CE. It is a compound name formed by combining the Arabic words "nasr," meaning "victory" or "triumph," and "Allah," referring to God or the divine. Thus, the name Nasratullah can be translated as "the victory/triumph of God" or "God's victory."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Nasratullah carries deep religious significance, often associated with the concept of divine assistance and protection. It is believed to have been derived from the Quranic verse "Verily, Allah will aid those who aid His cause" (Surah Al-Hajj, 22:40), emphasizing the divine support for those who strive in the path of righteousness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nasratullah can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in regions with significant Persian cultural influence, such as Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. One notable figure bearing this name was Nasratullah Khan, a prominent military leader and governor during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century.
Throughout history, several individuals have been known by the name Nasratullah, including:
1. Nasratullah Khan (1629-1680), a Mughal general and governor of Kabul and Multan provinces during the reign of Aurangzeb.
2. Nasratullah Khan Bahadur (1753-1835), a Nawab of Bengal and a prominent figure in the East India Company's administration.
3. Nasratullah Khan Khatak (1800-1860), a Pashtun chieftain and ruler of the Khatak tribe in the Peshawar region of present-day Pakistan.
4. Nasratullah Maulavi Nadwi (1813-1867), an Islamic scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
5. Nasratullah Khan Musakhal (1875-1959), a prominent political figure and advocate for Pashtun rights in the British Indian Empire.
It is important to note that while the name Nasratullah has deep roots in Islamic and Persian cultures, its usage has transcended religious and geographical boundaries, with individuals of various backgrounds embracing the name for its positive connotations and cultural significance.
People
Nasratullah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Nasratullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nasratullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nasratullah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nasratullah a common name?
We classify Nasratullah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nasratullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Nasratullah was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nasratullah is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nasratullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nasratullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nasratullah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nasratullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nasratullah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nasratullah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Nasratullah?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Nasratullah, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.