boy's name
Aarif
AH-rif (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 41
Aarif is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aarif Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Aarif?
In 2024, Aarif was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aarif
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aarif Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aarif over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aarif
- Arabic AH-rif
Sibling Names for Aarif
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aarif — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aarif
How popular is the name Aarif?
In 2024, Aarif was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Aarif a girl's or a boy's name?
Aarif is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aarif?
Aarif has 2 syllables.
When was Aarif most popular?
Aarif peaked in 2014, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.