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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arif — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ariez|Arifa
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Arif

ah-REEF · 2 syllables

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#5903
↑↑ Surging
#5903
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#5903 in 2024
5yr change
+342 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5903 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Arif

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5903

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+342 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicMeaningfulClassic2-syllableIslamicBoyRareVirtue NameInternational
Character
wise understandingnoble knowledgespiritual awarenessthoughtful insightrespected leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Arif is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5903 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +342 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5903 · very rare
Arif at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'noble' or 'knowing'. Associated with wisdom and high moral character in Islamic tradition.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#5903 in 2024
5yr change:+342 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ArifAmirAsifAzizAdib
Similar Style
KarimHakeemJamalRashidKareem
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arif
LaylaAmara◈Zain◈Noor◈MalikSamir
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Arif · Overview
Summary

Arif is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5903 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Arif scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 342 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Classic character
Arif carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Arif is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
arif.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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