Hafsah is a distinctive choice, ranked #520 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hafsah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#520
About the Name Hafsah
Hafsah is holding steady in the rankings at #520. It reached its peak of #305 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hafsah 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 Hafsah
Unlikely. With around 75 UK babies named Hafsah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hafsah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hafsah has held a stable position around #520 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #305 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Hafsah 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.
Hafsah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Hafsahs in the wild.
75
UK babies named Hafsah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 6 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hafsah
Likely around 1 other Hafsah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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