Worldwide, عاشق (Ashiq 
, Aashiq , عاشق 
) is a widespread boy's forename. The first name عاشق is characteristic of Pakistan, where it is a common boy's name, Saudi Arabia, where it is quite a common primarily masculine, but very seldom girly name, and United Arab Emirates (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Pakistan, India, and Saudi Arabia. Very seldom, عاشق is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Aashiq, Ashiq | Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia |
| عاشق | Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Saudi Arabia |
| Aşık | Iraq, United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey |