Hafsah is a distinctive choice, ranked #580 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hafsah in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#580
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About the Name Hafsah
Hafsah ranked #580 in 2025, down from its peak of #305 in 2002 โ still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hafsah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hafsah in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hafsah
Unlikely. With around 68 UK babies named Hafsah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hafsah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hafsah has been fairly steady, ranked #580 in 2025 against #514 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #305 in 2002.
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 โ your child is unlikely to encounter American Hafsahs in the wild.
68
UK babies named Hafsah (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 66 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
Almost certainly the only Hafsah in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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