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Aakifah

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Pronounced AH-kih-fah /ˈɑː.kɪ.fɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Aakifah ('Akifa'), 'one devoted to worship; devout; secluded in prayer' (from i'tikaf, spiritual retreat). A devout, meaning-rich name. We note the religious sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Arabic name: Aakifah means 'devoted to worship' (said 'AH-kih-fah'). Meaning-rich and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Aakifah ('Akifa'), 'one devoted to worship; devout; secluded in prayer' (from i'tikaf, spiritual retreat). A devout, meaning-rich name. We note the religious sense.
U.S. rank (2025)#10920 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aakifah comes from the Arabic for 'devoted to worship; devout,' rooted in the practice of spiritual retreat. For girls it reads as a devout, meaning-rich name, rare in the U.S., which we note (said 'AH-kih-fah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devout, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Aakifah is Arabic for 'one devoted to worship; devout' — tied to i'tikaf, spiritual retreat — a quietly meaningful name, which we note (said 'AH-kih-fah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Aakifah — Arabic 'devoted to worship; devout'

Variations

AkifaAakifaAkifah

Nicknames

AkiKifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aakifah mean?

Aakifah is Arabic for 'one devoted to worship; devout,' tied to spiritual retreat.

How do you pronounce Aakifah?

It's said AH-kih-fah /ˈɑː.kɪ.fɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aakifah a boy or girl name?

Aakifah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aakifah?

Aakifah is a rare name in the U.S.

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