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Hanifah

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Pronounced hah-NEE-fah /hɑˈniː.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hanifa, 'true believer; upright; one of pure, devoted faith' — the feminine of Hanif. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A faithful Arabic name: Hanifah means 'true believer; upright' (said 'hah-NEE-fah'). Heritage-rich and noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hanifa, 'true believer; upright; one of pure, devoted faith' — the feminine of Hanif. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11427 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619742024

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

Hanifah comes from the Arabic for 'true believer; upright; devoted to faith,' the feminine of Hanif. It carries a spirit of sincere devotion we note respectfully — a heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-NEE-fah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, faith-rooted, and dignified.

Did you know? Hanifah is Arabic for 'true believer; upright; one of pure faith' — the feminine of Hanif, a dignified name we note respectfully (said 'hah-NEE-fah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Hanifah — Arabic 'true believer; upright'; noted respectfully

Variations

HanifaHaneefahHanefa

Nicknames

HaniNifa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanifah mean?

Hanifah is Arabic for 'true believer; upright; one of pure faith,' the feminine of Hanif.

How do you pronounce Hanifah?

It's said hah-NEE-fah /hɑˈniː.fɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hanifah a boy or girl name?

Hanifah is a girl's name.

How popular is Hanifah?

Hanifah is a rare name in the U.S.

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