What origin is the name Hanifa?

Hanifa comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hanifa a popular name?

Hanifa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hanifa?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Hanifa — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Hanifa

Q: Is Hanifa a rare name?

Yes. Hanifa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hanifa

Hanifa

Girl

african

3 syllables

Hanifa is an african girl's name meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam.".

The meaning of Hanifa is "An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam." — a girl name of african origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hanifa

Very rare in US records

What does Hanifa mean?

Hanifa is a girl name of african origin meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam.".