boy's name
Maruf
mah-ROOF
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 83
Maruf is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. 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 1996, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maruf Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Maruf?
In 2013, Maruf was given to 4 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.
Where Maruf 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 Maruf
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maruf Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maruf over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maruf
- Pronunciation mah-ROOF
Sibling Names for Maruf
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maruf — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maruf
How popular is the name Maruf?
In 2013, Maruf was given to 4 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 Maruf a girl's or a boy's name?
Maruf is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maruf?
Maruf has 2 syllables.
When was Maruf most popular?
Maruf peaked in 1996, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.