Will my child share the name Hanifa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Hanifa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hanifa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hanifa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hanifa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 609 places in the last five years. Its peak was #897 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Hanifa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hanifa 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 Hanifa a popular baby name in the United States?

Hanifa 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 #2772

Hanifa

Hanifa is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hanifa in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

About the Name Hanifa

Hanifa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 609 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #897 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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