girl's name
Arifa
AH-ree-fuh
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 264
Arifa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Arifa is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling 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 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Arifa 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 | 31 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Arifa?
In 2025, Arifa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Arifa 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 Arifa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arifa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arifa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arifa
- Pronunciation AH-ree-fuh
Sibling Names for Arifa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arifa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arifa
How popular is the name Arifa?
In 2025, Arifa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Arifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Arifa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arifa?
Arifa has 3 syllables.
When was Arifa most popular?
Arifa peaked in 2008, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Arifa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Arifa currently ranks #4,797 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.