Arifa
Arifa is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,582 in the US, popular nicknames include Ari, Ary, and Ariie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Arifa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 33 babies have been named Arifa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arifa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #21,582 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,582
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Arifa
Arifa is a girl name .
Arifa is currently ranked #21,582 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arifa include Ari, Ary, and Ariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis