Hanifah
Hanifah is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,471 in the US, popular nicknames include Han, Hay, and Hanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Hanifah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 161 babies have been named Hanifah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hanifah is past its peak , currently ranked #16,471 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,471
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Hanifah
Hanifah is a girl name .
Hanifah is currently ranked #16,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hanifah include Han, Hay, Hanie, and Haniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hanifah include Hania, Haniya, Hani, Hanifa . 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