girl's name
Alifa
ah-LEE-fuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 75
Alifa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alifa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Alifa?
In 2025, Alifa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Alifa Is Used
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 Alifa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alifa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alifa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alifa
- Pronunciation ah-LEE-fuh
Sibling Names for Alifa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alifa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alifa
How popular is the name Alifa?
In 2025, Alifa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Alifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Alifa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alifa?
Alifa has 3 syllables.
When was Alifa most popular?
Alifa peaked in 2004, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Alifa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Alifa currently ranks #4,799 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.