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Ifra

♀ Girl

Pronounced IF-ruh /ˈɪf.rə/Medium

Meaning: Ifra is used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families and is generally read as a short form of Ifrah, from a root tied to happiness and rejoicing. The clipped spelling is modern and its route uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Small and bright: Ifra is tied to Arabic Ifrah, 'happiness; joy' (said 'IF-ruh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningIfra is used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families and is generally read as a short form of Ifrah, from a root tied to happiness and rejoicing. The clipped spelling is modern and its route uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14086 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320052024

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

Ifra circulates in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking communities as a short, bright name generally linked to Ifrah, 'happiness, joy'. The clipped form is a modern habit, so we flag the route as uncertain (said 'IF-ruh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. and better known in South Asia and the Gulf. Short, sunny, and easy.

Did you know? Ifra is usually read as a trimmed Ifrah — a name from an Arabic root about happiness and rejoicing. It travels widely among Urdu-speaking families too, though the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'IF-ruh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ifra — Short form of Ifrah, Arabic 'happiness'; routes uncertain

Variations

IfrahIfratIffra

Nicknames

IffiFra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ifra mean?

Ifra is linked to Arabic Ifrah, 'happiness; joy'. The clipped spelling is modern and routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ifra?

It's said IF-ruh /ˈɪf.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ifra a boy or girl name?

Ifra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ifra?

Ifra is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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