Will my child share the name Arafah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Arafah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arafah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arafah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arafah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1001 places over the last five years to #2116 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Arafah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arafah 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 Arafah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2116

Arafah

Arafah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arafah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2116

About the Name Arafah

Arafah is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2116. The name has climbed 1001 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2010.

Arafah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.