Arifa
Girl nameArifa has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Arifa.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
42
Peak year
2025 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1985
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Arifa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arifa.
Sibling name ideas for Arifa
Same era and popularity as Arifa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Arifa?
Arifa has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Arifa peak?
Arifa peaked in 2025, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Arifa a girl or boy name?
Arifa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Arifa are girls).
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