Will my child share the name Hudhayfah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Hudhayfah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hudhayfah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hudhayfah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hudhayfah is declining: down 1,621 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #1,309 in 2023.

Is Hudhayfah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hudhayfah 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 Hudhayfah a popular baby name in the United States?

Hudhayfah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hudhayfah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hudhayfah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3256

About the Name Hudhayfah

Hudhayfah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 629 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1309 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Hudhayfah

Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman — Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (Arabic: حُذَيْفَةَ بْنَ الْيَمَانِ, romanized: Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān; died 656) was a prominent companion (Sahabah) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a central military and political figure in the early Rashidun Caliphate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Hudhayfah

UK babies named Hudhayfah (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 1621 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hudhayfah

Almost certainly the only Hudhayfah in the class

UK Popularity (1998–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman

Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (Arabic: حُذَيْفَةَ بْنَ الْيَمَانِ, romanized: Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān; died 656) was a prominent companion (Sahabah) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a central military and political figure in the early Rashidun Caliphate.