Will my child share the name Arifa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Arifa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arifa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arifa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arifa is rising: up 334 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,434 in 1996.

Is Arifa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arifa 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 Arifa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Arifa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arifa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arifa

Arifa is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 342 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1434 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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