The nameHanifa
Hanifa is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic hanif, "sincere, upright believer".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given since 1950, most often in the 1970s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Hanifa
Hanifa in France
2069thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (25 births)
705babies named Hanifa in France since 1900
Hanifa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 180 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Hanifa. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Hanifa in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Hanifa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanifa mean?
From the Arabic hanif, "sincere, upright believer".
What is the origin of the name Hanifa?
Arabic.
Is Hanifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Hanifa is a girl's name.