Will my child share the name Hanifa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Hanifa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hanifa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hanifa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hanifa is rising: up 157 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #897 in 1997.

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.

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Hanifa is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hanifa in their class.

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