Hafiz

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Pronounced HAH-fiz /ˈhɑ.fɪz/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hafiz, 'guardian; protector; one who preserves', and specifically one who has memorized the entire Quran; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Guardian; protector: Hafiz is an Arabic name. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'HAH-fiz'). We note the sacred sense.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hafiz, 'guardian; protector; one who preserves', and specifically one who has memorized the entire Quran; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#10221 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hafiz comes from the Arabic Hafiz, 'guardian; protector; one who preserves', and specifically one who has memorized the Quran (we note the sacred sense). A bold name (said 'HAH-fiz').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families (also the great Persian poet Hafiz). Rare, guardian at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Hafiz is 'guardian; protector; one who preserves' in Arabic — and specifically one who has memorized the entire Quran (also a name of God) — a bold, storied name (we note the sacred sense; said 'HAH-fiz').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Hafiz — Arabic; guardian/one who memorizes the Quran

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hafiz mean?

Hafiz is Arabic for 'guardian; protector; one who preserves', and one who has memorized the Quran. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Hafiz?

It's said HAH-fiz /ˈhɑ.fɪz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hafiz a boy or girl name?

Hafiz is a boy's name.

How popular is Hafiz?

Hafiz is a very rare name in the U.S.