Zarifa
Zarifa is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,873 in the US, popular nicknames include Zar, Zay, and Zarie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zarifa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 29 babies have been named Zarifa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zarifa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,873 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,873
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Zarifa
Zarifa is a girl name .
Zarifa is currently ranked #60,873 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zarifa include Zar, Zay, Zarie, and Zariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zarifa include Zariah, Zariyah, Zaria, Zariya, Zarina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis