Ariful is a distinctive choice, ranked #4432 in 2008. Your child is likely to be the only Ariful in their class.
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UK Rank 2008
#4432
About the Name Ariful
Ariful has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1531 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #2587 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1997.
Ariful is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ariful
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ariful per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ariful in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ariful has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1531 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2587 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ariful 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.
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UK babies named Ariful (2008)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1531 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ariful
Likely around 1 other Ariful in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2008)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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