Haifa

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Pronounced HY-fah /ˈhaɪ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Haifa, 'slender; of graceful figure' — also the name of a coastal city in Israel. An elegant heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant Arabic name: Haifa means 'slender; graceful' (said 'HY-fah'). Also a coastal city — noted.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Haifa, 'slender; of graceful figure' — also the name of a coastal city in Israel. An elegant heritage name we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2025)#9076 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 230

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

Haifa comes from the Arabic for 'slender; of graceful figure,' and is also a well-known coastal city in Israel. As a given name it is elegant and heritage-rooted, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'HY-fah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in the Arab world. Rare, elegant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Haifa is Arabic for 'slender; of graceful figure' — and also the name of a coastal city in Israel, a place-and-person echo we note (said 'HY-fah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Haifa — Arabic 'slender'; Israeli city; noted

Variations

HaifaaHayfaHaifah

Nicknames

HayaFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haifa mean?

Haifa is Arabic for 'slender; of graceful figure'; it is also a coastal city in Israel.

How do you pronounce Haifa?

It's said HY-fah /ˈhaɪ.fɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haifa a boy or girl name?

Haifa is a girl's name.

How popular is Haifa?

Haifa is a rare name in the U.S.