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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rufaidah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Rufaida|Rufina
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Rufaidah

roo-FAY-dah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17137 in 2023

Peak: #14961 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17137 in 2023

Peak: #14961 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222023

Rank #17137 · Falling since 2022

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Rufaidah scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligiousQuranic3-syllableHistoricalVirtue nameFemaleCulturalMeaningfulHeritage
Character
compassionate caregiverdevoted to service
STRONG
High confidence

Rufaidah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rufaidah at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'helper' or 'one who aids', historically significant as the name of the first female Muslim nurse who served the Prophet Muhammad
Language root:Arabic · Quranic
Peak rank:#14961 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rufaidah bint Sa'ad
First Muslim female nurse, companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Similar Sound
RifaFaridaNoor◈AmiraLayla◈Hana◈
Similar Style
AishaZainabFatimaMariamNoor◈Leila
Works well with
AishaNoor◈ZainabOmarKarimHakimAmara◈Leila
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rufaidah · Overview
Summary

Rufaidah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Rufaidah carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rufaidah.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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