Will my child share the name Shifa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Shifa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shifa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shifa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shifa is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 309 places over the last five years to #1198 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Shifa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shifa 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 Shifa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1198

Shifa

Shifa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1198 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shifa in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1198

About the Name Shifa

Shifa is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 309 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1104 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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