boy's name
Iftikhar
if-tih-KHAR
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 59
Iftikhar is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 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 2001, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Iftikhar Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 9 |
How Popular Is Iftikhar?
In 2012, Iftikhar was given to 5 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 Iftikhar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iftikhar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iftikhar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iftikhar
- Pronunciation if-tih-KHAR
Sibling Names for Iftikhar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iftikhar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iftikhar
How popular is the name Iftikhar?
In 2012, Iftikhar was given to 5 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 Iftikhar a girl's or a boy's name?
Iftikhar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Iftikhar?
Iftikhar has 3 syllables.
When was Iftikhar most popular?
Iftikhar peaked in 2001, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.