girl's name
Haneefah
hah-NEE-fah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 288
Haneefah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1978, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Haneefah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Haneefah?
In 2004, Haneefah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Haneefah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Haneefah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Haneefah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Haneefah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Haneefah
- Arabic hah-NEE-fah
Sibling Names for Haneefah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Haneefah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Haneefah
How popular is the name Haneefah?
In 2004, Haneefah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Haneefah a girl's or a boy's name?
Haneefah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Haneefah?
Haneefah has 3 syllables.
When was Haneefah most popular?
Haneefah peaked in 1978, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Haneefah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Haneefah currently ranks #4,680 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.