unisex name
Rifat
rih-FAHT
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 158
Rifat is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2012 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.
- Rifat is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rifat 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 | 15 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Rifat?
In 2021, Rifat was given to 3 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 Rifat 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 Rifat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rifat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rifat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rifat
- Pronunciation rih-FAHT
Sibling Names for Rifat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rifat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rifat
How popular is the name Rifat?
In 2021, Rifat was given to 3 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 Rifat a girl's or a boy's name?
Rifat is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Rifat?
Rifat has 2 syllables.
When was Rifat most popular?
Rifat peaked in 1996, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.