Hafez
Pronunciation: [ h-AHF-ehz ]
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Hafez first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 11 babies have been named Hafez in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hafez is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,921 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,921
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hafez
Hafez is a boy name .
Hafez is currently ranked #24,921 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hafez include Haf, Hay, Haie, and Hafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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