Will my child share the name Araf with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Araf per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Araf in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Araf becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Araf is rising: up 2,139 places since 2019, to #1,798 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,533 in 2023.

Is Araf a good choice for a distinctive name?

Araf is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Araf a popular baby name in the United States?

Araf does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Araf is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Araf in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Araf

Araf is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 682 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1533 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2009.

Araf is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Araf in their class.